Whasit buckle

[captainron]

Found a buckle (?) a few days ago and just don't know much about buckles, etc. Anyone have an idea? I'm guessing the design is supposed to be an elongated heart. Dug in rural area outside of Peoria, IL. Down several inches.

Thanks for the help,

Capt Ron

 

[Jason in TN]

I have heard them called confederate bed roll buckles but have heard they were likely something for a saddle.
Not sure if they were true confederate buckles but a lot are sold as that.

http://cgi.ebay.com/civil-war-confederate-bedroll-buckle_W0QQitemZ180400831481QQcmdZViewItemQQssPageNameZRSS:B:SRCH:US:101

 

[mickfin]

Hay Cap , Thats a OLL buckel WTG

 

[captainron]

Thanks, Jason.
Really had no idea it was that old. Appreciate your help.

Captain Ron

 

[Larry (IL)]

A dandy find Ron...

 

[njgreg]

real nice find

 

[Pat in On]

Nope thats a merry widow condom tin opener Just kidding great find Captain congrats !!.

 

[captainron]

Nice reply. Always good to have some humor here