Any guesses...?

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Got one for Christmas.....any one have one or know what it is ...

Brooch pin, used to keep a cloak or plaid around the shoulders. That's a nicely done, hand forged piece.

That’s what it is,

Yep
My grandma had one

Also great for self defence - a quick stab in the eye to an attacker.

Oh, i thought it was a ten dollar bill :). Seriously, a beautiful work of art, (now i'm going to have to try a make something similar in the smithy).

Is the pointy piece locked in place somehow so it doesn't move around the ring? Eye removing tool. Nice! :)

Interesting snake scrolls on the ends. I may have to try them too. Not sure where though. Not much call for broach pins these days.

Look up matchcoat.

Could also double as a striker if needed.

That's a nice one! Something quite similar is sold on line at:

https://www.survivalresources.com/or...ategory_id=151

Happy New Year!

I’m no expert, but I think the Scots used something like this to secure their kilts around their shoulders. I’ll have to watch Braveheart or Rob Roy again, just to see.

Yup....a penannular brooch.....just need a nice wool blanket ..to make a match coat...to go with my .62 cal Smoothbore Flinter....

https://youtu.be/bGMAp5KK1A0

Good video here.

Thanks for the vid. That helped a lot. I can see this being a very useful item. Plus it plucks out eyeballs. LOL.

Yup....just some old school ways....just like shaving with old Sheffield Steel from the 1850’s