Eagle pin recovery

[sckimbershot]

Found this nice little brass eagle pin on a plantation site in South Carolina’s low country. The site had confederate and Union camps. Any thoughts as to the origin? Thanks for looking.

 

[JCR TX]

That is very interesting and seems to have some age to it. It looks more like a Dove to me.

 

[thepest]

I could be very wrong... But to me... It doesn't look like an eagle... I feel it looks more like a swallow... I was able to find one example of a small brass swallow online that looks something like the one that was found... The "Swallow Tailed Kite"... Which Live in this area.... Looks remarkably Like an Eagle... Great Find Sir...

1 raw brass swallow metal bird finding

1 swallow bird finding with black patina colors. My loss is your gain... These wonderful detailed swallows can be used for so many projects. No two are alike they may be similar but with the patina process and weathering each piece has taken on its own personality.... approx. measurements A...

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Swallow Tailed Kite From The Area The Pin Was Found

Here's A Link To South Carolina Wildlife Magazine Featuring The Swallow Tailed Kite

Swallow-tailed Kite - ID, Facts, Diet, Habit & More | Birdzilla

Stunning in both shape and plumage, the sight of a Swallow-tailed Kite soaring overhead lingers in the memory long after the observation. Once ranging much more widely, the Swallow-tailed Kite is now limited to southeastern

www.birdzilla.com

 

[Confetrit]

Great Save from the S.C. low country. This is a unique looking piece, and as said looks like it has some age to it. Well Done. This looks like it could possibly be from the War of Northern Agression, or possibly even earlier.

 

[Ronstar]

Gotta love historical finds……. Any idea what it is signifying???

 

[MattBullSummerville]

I’m thinking early to mid 1900s. Used to live in Summerville and I’ve found similar looking finds. Check with an old down town jewelry store In Charleston.

 

[sckimbershot]

Gotta love historical finds……. Any idea what it is signifying???

This is a broach depicting a swallow—signified love or mourning the loss of a loved one. CW period.