Identification Needed

[Blind Squirrel]

Howdy--

I hope that everyone had the chance to swing the coil today. I had a pretty good day. I hunted a vacant lot where there was once a home. I'm using the V3i with the 4X6, modified High Trash Program. I dug a few silver dimes and the usual wheat-cents. This military item hit hard at 7 inches and its identity has me stumped. Over the years I have dug several buttons with the same design and I understand that they are WW1 era. This, however, is not a button. It is stamped brass and it weighs a hefty 35.3 grams. The reverse has 2 posts. Can someone offer a positive ID?

Thanks in advance.

Happy Hunting
Blind Squirrel

 

[Neil in West Jersey]

It looks like a bridle rosette. Here is the picture of the back when it was intact:

 

[Blind Squirrel]

Neil, I appreciate the input. I believe that you are correct, that it is a bridal rosette, although a different model. Here is a scan of the reverse.

Thanks,
Blind Squirrel

 

[wpotter]

Perhaps the insigna (enlisted) on the US Army "flying saucer" cap/hat. I don't believe enlisted currently wear this hat but officers may (class A uniform).

 

[Coinstar]

Nice find!