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What is this? Strap emblem or maybe saddle ornament.

Guest HistoiryQ
Guest HistoiryQ
in MISC MILITARIA

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#1

Measuring 1-3/4", not for a belt, but Army something. Can anyone help identify?post-163244-0-09594000-1470160486.jpegpost-163244-0-40297000-1470160500.jpeg

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#2

Bridle rosette...I believe...

#3

Bridle rosette...I believe...

 

Robert -

You believe correctly. Based on what I have read, eagle rosettes like this one came out in 1902.

Kurt

#4

It is a bridle rosette and specifically one for the right (off) side of the horse, These came in pairs and were different left to right. They were used throughout WWI and to the end of the Cavalry.

 

Tom Bowers

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