Found near Richmond, VA - ??

[Barry NY]

This is a two piece item looks like thin tin. Was welded together but broke off in the middle. Near a CV battleground site. Dime is for sizing.

 

[Dave~UT]

n/t

 

[taz42o]

I have seen these before. Even had a link showing them that I cannot find . Seems to me they were military related , not sure .
I will continue to look.

 

[Barry NY]

Thanks - please let me know what you come up with...heel plate does make sense based on size, shape and holes...

 

[dave5710]

Was the odd shaped piece attached to the rounded part of the heel plate or the straight part? If it was attached to the rounded part,that would make it a spur wouldn't it? But if it was thin tin, wouldn't it cut the horse or bend easily?

 

[edjcox]

you wouldn't use tin on a heel plate... You might use it on a belt end though... Thats what I think maybe a strap end...

 

[taz42o]

The item I was thinking of is called a" taillenhaken" But im not sure now that i looked them up again .
Did the piece that broke off seem like it was a hook?
A taillenhaken was sewn to the back of a coat at the waist to keep a belt from slipping down.
The holes make me think your item was also sewn to something.

 

[osgood]

im not thinking heel plate. I suspect with the enormous weight concentrated upon a heel plate, a single molded or poured piece would be the way to go. The two piece construction design would seem to be asking for a breakdown. CO

 

[DiggerODirt]

I think taz42o is right...The pic at top is just upside down...

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