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    As OCR says, it's the back of a clip. Works a bit like the clip on a tape measure but without tension. The weight of the sporran keeps it in place. 19th century ladies' chatelaines often used the same principle. I suspect this whole piece is simply decorative, not functional.
    Last edited by ThistleDown; 20th October 21 at 01:48 PM.

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