Some kind of locket...

[Anytime]

I just found this ten min. ago in 4 inches of dirt in my own back yard
it looks like it was made to hold something very specific around
ones neck on a chain It's made out of what seems to be brass and has no inscriptions...any help is appretiated..AT

 

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[mojjax]

I think it is for holding a book of matches ?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Match-Book-Hold...oryZ4117QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

mojjax

 

[dg39]

I think it is for holding a book of matches ?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Match-Book-Hold...oryZ4117QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

mojjax

On the money!
DG

 

[Anytime]

THANKS !! My wife guessed it right away,and I'm like no way it can't be..hehe

 

[castle keep]

Its a vesta case for holding matches and is very collectable !!!!!!