Old Pin ??

**Bunghole** · 10-17-2011, 06:15 PM

My wife found this on a battle field in Germany.
Not sure what it is.

**ObKrieger** · 10-17-2011, 06:21 PM

I can't see it too well but this almost looks like it's a very old piece, as in pre-WWI.

**Frundsberg** · 10-17-2011, 06:26 PM

It is pre WWII, maybe connected with horses? Anyway it is not an military item but a good find indeed!

**Bunghole** · 10-17-2011, 06:28 PM

Thanks,
I'll try and get some better pics on here.

Dave.

**Whitehunter** · 10-17-2011, 06:38 PM

Looks to be fairly old maybe late 1800's ?

**Bunghole** · 10-17-2011, 08:18 PM

Thanks,
Whitehunter

**Steve T** · 10-17-2011, 08:46 PM

I agree. A piece much older than WW1 or 2. Possibly of Roman origin as the design reminds me of many Roman items.

A nice find ! Well done to your wife

Steve T

**Bunghole** · 10-17-2011, 09:54 PM

Thank You.
I'll tell her you said so.

**WW2Hunter** · 10-19-2011, 06:12 AM

Looks like a pin-lock, you have the "female"-part. They were used by 3 or 4 pairs that would interlock (male with female)on fur or woolen vests as we do now with pressure buttons.
I think Steve T is correct in presuming it's roman era or at least middle ages.
The Battlefields you are searching have a verry rich historycal background.
very nice find indeed.

Cheers,
Steven