Metal Detecting Find

[alrelichunter]

Found this item behind an old farmhouse in PA. It measures 1 1/2"wide x 2 1/4 "long I believe it is made of brass. It shows 2 muskets, a powder horn, some kind of bag for carrying musket balls and other items. It also has a dog in a tent and trees on both sides and some kind of clip on opposite side. Wondering if it's some type of badge or how old it is. Any thoughts?

 

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[ARC]

Looks like something at the top of it...

Perhaps another picture of top area if there is something there will help.

 

[creskol]

does it have a hole at both ends?

 

[alrelichunter]

I believe the hole was put in at a later time to wear around neck perhaps.This is another pick

 

[creskol]

I believe the hole was put in at a later time to wear around neck perhaps.

Is there a hole at both ends?

 

[Bruce R]

It looks like a fancy slide buckle from a rifle sling or something.

 

[fyrffytr1]

Is there a hole at both ends?

I lightened the OPs picture a little. I don't think there is a hole at the top.

 

[masterjedi]

Awesome find. Cant wait to know what it is

 

[DCMatt]

Snuff box or tobacco box lid? The hunting theme was popular...

The bottom edge looks similar to the striker surface on many vestas. Match box maybe?

 

[creskol]

I lightened the OPs picture a little. I don't think there is a hole at the top.

Sometimes it's like pulling hen's teeth just trying to get enough information to ID something.

 

[alrelichunter]

Sounds interesting

 

[HOOAHEXTREME]

Maybe that was a hinge on the right side.

 

[DCMatt]

Here is a match safe with a similar style lid:



The size is [FONT=&quot]2 1/8" X 1 5/8".[/FONT]