Please help identifying.

[pringmaster]

I went metal detecting yesterday and dug this buckle thing, I have seen multiple people dig them but I have no idea what it was used for.

 

[pringmaster]

The last photo is all my finds yesterday.

 

[zburkett]

Similar buckles are used on harness. From the size I think this is from some sort of carriage, artillery, ambulance, etc.

 

[pringmaster]

Now on the ambulance part, would that mean like during the war they would have some going out and grabbing the wounded?

 

[zburkett]

An ambulance is a type of wagon used during the war to transport wounded. It was often pressed into service carrying other things.

 

[redbob]

Now on the ambulance part, would that mean like during the war they would have some going out and grabbing the wounded?

As the War progressed, ambulance trains became much more established along with an increased emphasis on a timely recovery of the wounded from the battlefield

 

[pringmaster]

As the War progressed, ambulance trains became much more establish along with an increased emphasis on a timely recovery of the wounded from the battlefieldView attachment 262137

The reason why I ask is because where I found it is where a field hospital used to be. We find all sorts of stuff by that field hospital!

 

[Bruce Vail]

As the War progressed, ambulance trains became much more establish along with an increased emphasis on a timely recovery of the wounded from the battlefieldView attachment 262137

Interesting photo. Post Civil War, no?

 

[redbob]

Interesting photo. Post Civil War, no?

The caption that went with it simply said "Civil War Era", which could mean just about anything.

 

[Yankeedave]

Photo looks wartime...?

 

[zburkett]

The site of field hospitals is a good place to hunt and would be circumstantial indication that this might be off ambulance harness.

 

[2/241]

Photo looks wartime...?

4 me it looks like civilian not military "personal"

 

[Yankeedave]

I get you. wasn't uncommon in either army to use civilian teamsters.