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Offline 2-bellys

any idea what this is
« on: December 29, 2010, 09:08:56 PM »
found these in a field  hunting arrow heads  what are they

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« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2010, 10:12:07 PM »
Dead yankee coat buttons?
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Offline bluelake

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« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2010, 01:12:52 AM »
It looks similar to this War of 1812 button:



http://www.pbase.com/richard_canada/image/23646742

You can read more about them on this page (about 3/4 way down the page): http://www.edgecombhistorical.org/Ancillary/MaineArcheology/ArchPaper.htm

They were called "General Service" buttons.
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« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2010, 05:04:36 AM »
What are they made from?  Looks like they could be from the cheek straps of a horse/mule bridle...
Al
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Offline flashpan

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« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2010, 09:44:58 AM »
Quote from: "Two Steps"
What are they made from?  Looks like they could be from the cheek straps of a horse/mule bridle...
Al

From the size of them, I'd say you're on the right track, harness buttons/buckles.

Whatever they turn out to be, they're a cool find!
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« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2010, 04:48:35 PM »
I don't know what they are but look to be military. Do I see US on the left hand piece?
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Offline 2-bellys

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« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2010, 06:14:02 PM »
there made from brass
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Offline faithtreker

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« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2010, 06:58:21 PM »
They are off calvary headstalls
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Offline cb

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« Reply #8 on: December 31, 2010, 02:39:30 AM »
Not the best image but here are two on an 1880's era cavalry harness headstall....



The usual spot they are place is the upper one - one on each side. The one on the blinder is less common.
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Offline Capt. Jas.

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« Reply #9 on: December 31, 2010, 08:42:24 AM »
Quote from: "faithtreker"
They are off calvary headstalls

ditto
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Offline 2-bellys

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« Reply #10 on: December 31, 2010, 02:21:10 PM »
thank you all for the information..  :bow
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Offline Gordon H.Kemp

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« Reply #11 on: January 12, 2011, 09:25:40 PM »
I would have to agree , they are off the headstall . Nice find !
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Offline Shawnee Mike

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« Reply #12 on: February 09, 2011, 10:46:03 PM »
You found 2 of them, I would imagine the rest of the bridle is there somewhere.
  Might be buckles and bit around.  you should go back.  8)
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