gsxraddict Hero Member Joined Sep 21, 2005 Messages 629 Reaction score 413 Golden Thread 0 Location Resaca, GA Detector(s) used XP Deus, Minelab Equinox 800, Whites V3i Primary Interest: Relic Hunting Nov 11, 2017 #1 Small brass shield? I found this in a Yankee camp site, the very top is bent behind it. The top is tapered, could look acorn shaped. Camp of 14th AC I can see it's not a corps badge now, I was being overly optimistic. I actually think it's a book cover lock. Any ideas? Amazon Forum Fav 👍 Minelab PRO-FIND 35 Waterproof Pinpointer Metal Detector for Experts with Tone ID & Adjustable Sensitivity - Grab it through Amazon! Last edited: Nov 11, 2017
Small brass shield? I found this in a Yankee camp site, the very top is bent behind it. The top is tapered, could look acorn shaped. Camp of 14th AC I can see it's not a corps badge now, I was being overly optimistic. I actually think it's a book cover lock. Any ideas? Amazon Forum Fav 👍 Minelab PRO-FIND 35 Waterproof Pinpointer Metal Detector for Experts with Tone ID & Adjustable Sensitivity - Grab it through Amazon!
TheCannonballGuy Gold Member Joined Feb 24, 2006 Messages 6,606 Reaction score 13,441 Golden Thread 0 Location Occupied CSA (Richmond VA) Detector(s) used White's 6000, Nautilus DMC-1, Minelab Primary Interest: Relic Hunting Nov 11, 2017 #2 It is part of a mid-1800s carpetbag's locking latch. See a complete flap latch/lock assembly in the photo below. Attachments lock_carpetbag-brass-lock-with-key-and-brass-hasp_NONDUG_F45404.webp 125.3 KB · Views: 58 Upvote 0
It is part of a mid-1800s carpetbag's locking latch. See a complete flap latch/lock assembly in the photo below.