Caintuk Full Member Joined Jan 4, 2013 Messages 206 Location Kentucky Dec 8, 2014 #1 Found this buckle at same site I found union infantry buton earlier this season. I realize that most military buckles were of brass, could this be maybe from a strap that secured cargo? Any thoughts? Attachments 20141208_194244.jpg 112 KB · Views: 249 20141208_194304.jpg 104.6 KB · Views: 208
Found this buckle at same site I found union infantry buton earlier this season. I realize that most military buckles were of brass, could this be maybe from a strap that secured cargo? Any thoughts?
duggap Elite Member Joined Dec 13, 2011 Messages 2,567 Location Chattanooga, TN Dec 8, 2014 #2 It looks to me like the back off an old pad lock.
Seven Forum Supporter Joined Apr 11, 2013 Messages 5,783 Location Monroe County Kentucky Dec 8, 2014 #4 duggap said: It looks to me like the back off an old pad lock. Click to expand... That was my first thought as well. I am including a picture of a padlock I found last month at the Union campsite I am working for comparison. Attachments image.jpg 74.4 KB · Views: 258
duggap said: It looks to me like the back off an old pad lock. Click to expand... That was my first thought as well. I am including a picture of a padlock I found last month at the Union campsite I am working for comparison.
Caintuk Full Member Joined Jan 4, 2013 Messages 206 Location Kentucky Dec 8, 2014 #5 I concur. Thanks fellas!
Donneybrook Elite Member Joined Jun 24, 2013 Messages 4,340 Dec 8, 2014 #6 padlock for sure. nice find.