Old Hart Buckle? Solved!!!

[Swingit]

I found this old hart buckle this morning, How old is it? And what was it for? I have seen them posted here before but cant remember were
HH!!
Swingit

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

Cry Of The Eagle: History And Legends Of The Cherokee Indians And Their Buried Treasure - Grab it through Amazon!

[kuger]

Re: Old Hart Buckle?

Often misidetified as Bedroll buckles they were buckle covers,often horse tack related to prevent the horses tail from being caught in the buckle.I am unclear as to exact period,possibly C.W.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Old Hart Buckle?

Often misidetified as Bedroll buckles they were buckle covers,often horse tack related to prevent the horses tail from being caught in the buckle.I am unclear as to exact period,possibly C.W.

I agree. http://antiquehorse.com/bucklepage.html

 

[CRUSADER]

Re: Old Hart Buckle?

Often misidetified as Bedroll buckles they were buckle covers,often horse tack related to prevent the horses tail from being caught in the buckle.I am unclear as to exact period,possibly C.W.

I agree. http://antiquehorse.com/bucklepage.html

Mostly post-CW, from what I have read on here. Basically a buckle protector.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Re: Old Hart Buckle?

The ID given by those who chimed in before me is correct. The item is a harness buckle shield.