Here is a great looking piece! It is an original Confederate manufactured cavalry spur. This is the desirable style that was made by the firm of Thomas Leech that was better known as the Memphis Novelty Works Company. They have the classic design. This is the enlisted man's version that is just like the officer's version except without the stars and "CS'. The original iron rowel is missing in action because one of the sides chipped off which is likely why the soldier discarded the piece. It is an excellent piece of Civil War history!