Possible Civil War Spur?

[jwp1964]

Got out to the area where I got the Tongue Buckle Half and got a complete possible Civil War Spur. I also got a large Rossette with Flower pattern and what I think is a reins guide. Please let me know your thoughts.








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[fyrffytr1]

I believe your spur is a U.S. Cavalry one from the civil war period.

 

[jwp1964]

I am told the item I thought was a Rossette is probably not...usually lead filled? Any thoughts?


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[vpnavy]

I searched Google and found something close (below) - a little tough to ID because of the angle of your picture...

Spur, Model 1859, Federal enlisted, plain style, without groove

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[jwp1964]

I searched Google and found something close (below) - a little tough to ID because of the angle of your picture...

Spur, Model 1859, Federal enlisted, plain style, without groove

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Thanks for the help. Lots of similar spurs. Figuring out exactly beyond my knowledge.


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[fyrffytr1]

What does the back of the "rosette" look like? It may be part of a drawer pull or door knob. Can you post a side view of your spur?

 

[jwp1964]

What does the back of the "rosette" look like? It may be part of a drawer pull or door knob. Can you post a side view of your spur?

Here ya go. Back of round piece is just rusty iron.






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[Digger70pa]

The one item is half of a horse bit.

 

[fyrffytr1]

VPNavys spur is real close but the terminal ends are square where yours have a slight taper towards the arms. Here is a picture of a CW Cavalry spur.

 

[jwp1964]

The one item is half of a horse bit.

Thanks Digger


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[jwp1964]

VPNavys spur is real close but the terminal ends are square where yours have a slight taper towards the arms. Here is a picture of a CW Cavalry spur.

Thanks. There are quite a few that look similar, but that one is real close.


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[Davers]

Got out to the area where I got the Tongue Buckle Half and got a complete possible Civil War Spur. I also got a large Rossette with Flower pattern and what I think is a reins guide. Please let me know your thoughts.

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Could I see Better Pictures of The Neck ? Side Views Mostly.
The Rounded Ends & Rounded Strap cut's has got me thinking. Thx.

Maybe I need to read the rest of the reply's but Your Rosette (if is one) have a Iron Back ?

I found some of Similar size with 'Very thin Brass Fronts on a Iron Back. ' from a late war Site . Yours has more brass left than mine does, diff, design as well on yours.

 

[Davers]

VPNavys spur is real close but the terminal ends are square where yours have a slight taper towards the arms. Here is a picture of a CW Cavalry spur.

Exactly what I was thinking ..
I should have read all the reply's before posting. lol

I'm thinking Confederate BUT I would need to examine it with my own hands to say for Sure.
Nice Find's Man.

 

[Davers]

Are you finding any Lead or Bullets at that Site ?

 

[jwp1964]

Exactly what I was thinking ..
I should have read all the reply's before posting. lol

I'm thinking Confederate BUT I would need to examine it with my own hands to say for Sure.
Nice Find's Man.

Thanks for the reply. Area I am hunting had a small battle involving Confederate Calvary then was occupied by CSA until end of war. I have found some lead, but no 3 ringers. I mainly hunt homesites and not the area where battle took place. These finds are coming while I'm coin shooting old homesites in the area.


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[jwp1964]

Exactly what I was thinking ..
I should have read all the reply's before posting. lol

I'm thinking Confederate BUT I would need to examine it with my own hands to say for Sure.
Nice Find's Man.

I've been going through photos of CSA Spurs and I think it is definitely CSA. Makes since given I found that half Wreath Tongue Buckle nearby and known CSA Calvary action in the area.

 

[devldog]

Huge Congrat's to you on the Cavalry spur and the other finds.

 

[jwp1964]

Huge Congrat's to you on the Cavalry spur and the other finds.

Thanks devldog.


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[Davers]

Thanks for the reply. Area I am hunting had a small battle involving Confederate Calvary then was occupied by CSA until end of war. I have found some lead, but no 3 ringers. I mainly hunt homesites and not the area where battle took place. These finds are coming while I'm coin shooting old homesites in the area.


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Dig Most Zinc Cent Targets , & Those a Few #'s below.

Larger lead , comes in at 58 -66 (est) on my XLT ,as will Zinc cents depending on their Decomposition.

That's I u don't already dig the Zincs.

 

[Davers]

Just want to add , old home sites are now the best places to hunt Civil War Relics in my area especially homes with a few acres & well...In known War Areas.