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    What’s this thing?

    I got this in the park not far from where I found the Ct copper. It’s heavy brass and is 2” x 1 1/2” in size.Name:  2A1E01AF-2B0F-417C-965A-5C4C568BA746.jpg
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    Church key (bottle opener)?
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    Key chain bottle opener. Go grab a beer and see if it still works!
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    Interesting find. A buckle without a thorn (or do you sah,,Spike,,?) And with an eyelet is usually from a saber or sword- hanger or belt. It looks handmade. Maybe it is datei before the civil war.

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    This might help some:
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    Quote Originally Posted by Camp Breathedsville View Post
    This might help some:
    Looks like a close match to me!

    Slightly better than a bottle opener!
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    wow! Awesome ID! I hope you didn't throw it out, Mike!
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    Looks like a match to me. Awesome Camp!!! Makes sense too.
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