Need help on Southern Cross Relic...

[JD in Ala.]

Hope someone can help me identify this relic I have been hunting an old home site so far all coins have been 1880's this relic is made of iron,the face is oval the bottom is concave 1/8th inch thick, it is10 inches long 5 inches tall and 1 inch high,with a small hole on each side a flag stands in the center with the words southern cross across the flag any help on what this relic is or was used for would be greatly appreciated... thanks JD

 

[d-2]

First thing that comes to mind is a piece off of a wood stove or some type of old farm equipment. But it is neat...d2

 

[GRAY GHOST]

hello jd, i gotta agree with d2 - it looks like a wood stove part to me too. but i could be wrong. great find, none the less. hh,

 

[JD in Ala.]

Here are some relics I have been finding while detecting this old sites the first picture has buttons,stirrup and such.But in the second photo some of these relics I just have to guess at their use any one know what the gold looking button represents it has a Q & fish design But I do enjoy it... Every one Have a Great Day....