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Pulled Civil War Bullets & Sword Hanger

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Went out today with my buddy Digginfreek to the spot we've been hunting lately. Stuff is stating to thin out a little, but did get some keepers. Most of the bullets we are finding are pulled. I did find some brass. A busted sword hanger & a button with ok around a eight pointed star. Hunting field time is almost over. HH
 

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Very nice finds. I have to go through my stuff later. I found one of those hangers last year and i thought it was just junk.
 
Great finds! But are you sure its a sword hanger? I think it may be horse tack, often referred to as a gag loop (although I'm not sure if that's the correct term, seems to be some debate about that) or a type of rein guide. Cool period find either way.

That button is fascinating! I hope you find out more about it, and please update when you do!
 
Nice digs. Man I wish I could get out today, the weather is amazing here. I'll look up that button in my book for you this evening. If its CW I'll find it.
 
gtoast99 said:
Great finds! But are you sure its a sword hanger? I think it may be horse tack, often referred to as a gag loop (although I'm not sure if that's the correct term, seems to be some debate about that) or a type of rein guide.
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Gtoast is correct the "sword hanger" is a Gagloop or called a swivel loop and is considered part of horse harness tack
 

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Hey, I'm not having much luck on the button. I've searched all US militia button in Tice's book, from 1776-1865. There are no entries for Oklahoma buttons in the book. It could be post war, but I'm thinking it's something special whatever it is. I'm gonna keep looking.
 
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