Piece identification

[JackADriscoll]

I was at a local store and I found this for 10 dollars. What is it? It looks like a belt or sash buckle of some kind to me. Its about 4 inches by 4 inches. I did a Google image search but it was not helpful

 

[Package4]

I was at a local store and I found this for 10 dollars. What is it? It looks like a belt or sash buckle of some kind to me. Its about 4 inches by 4 inches. I did a Google image search but it was not helpful

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Martingale ornament with SC seal, looks to be a reproduction, but still a deal at $10.

 

[UCVRelics]

I was at a local store and I found this for 10 dollars. What is it? It looks like a belt or sash buckle of some kind to me. Its about 4 inches by 4 inches. I did a Google image search but it was not helpful

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@Package4 is spot on with it being a repop SC martingale. Many officer during the CW had fancy items not only for them self's but their horse as well. Below is a US Eagle version.

 

[JackADriscoll]

Martingale. That's a fun new word. It's brass and seems a hair shoddy for ahem "military grade"

 

[DixieRifles]

Martingale. That's a fun new word. It's brass and seems a hair shoddy for ahem "military grade"

I have never understood Why— but you will find brass Martidales on display in English pubs and also in US.

 

[Story]

@Package4 is spot on with it being a repop SC martingale.

Martingale. That's a fun new word. It's brass and seems a hair shoddy for ahem "military grade"

Operative adjective is repop, short for reproduction as in 20th century reenactor grade.

 

[Story]

I have never understood Why— but you will find brass Martidales on display in English pubs and also in US.

It's a horse-affection thing, as those creatures have shorter lifespans than your species. Kind of like putting someone's numbered Jersey up in a sports bar - savvy now?

 

[DixieRifles]

It's a horse-affection thing, as those creatures have shorter lifespans than your species. Kind of like putting someone's numbered Jersey up in a sports bar - savvy now?

They also like to display motor club medallions on the grille of their Bentleys.

 

[Story]

They also like to display motor club medallions on the grille of their Bentleys.

That I wouldn't know about - never ridden a Bentley.