Any idea on this object? Civil War related?

[Gregg3131]

Found this about 6 inches down on an old civil war Battlefield in VA. Any ideas if this is civil war related? Never quite seen this before. Thanks in advance

 

[ivan salis]

some type of horse bit related item I would think..

 

[Fletch88]

I think it could possibly be a reign holder off a wagon. I found this one in VA and I think I saw one similar to the piece you have here in my Civil War relic book. I will look tonight. I know it is a totally different shape but may have served same purpose.

 

[Gregg3131]

Thanks let me know. Appreciate it.

 

[ALDEEZ777]

I think it could possibly be a reign holder off a wagon. I found this one in VA and I think I saw one similar to the piece you have here in my Civil War relic book. I will look tonight. I know it is a totally different shape but may have served same purpose. View attachment 1178948

Got one like that. I found on old family property in Kentucky

ALDEEZ

 

[CRUSADER]

some type of horse bit related item I would think..

Agreed, a type of gag loop on a horse harness.

 

[ALDEEZ777]

Here's mine

 

[CRUSADER]

Here's mine

Yours is a Terret Ring, which guide the reins on the back of the horse.

 

[ALDEEZ777]

Thanks CRUSADER

ALDEEZ

 

[Gregg3131]

Fletch did you ever find this item in your book. It seems to have a different shape than the others.

 

[Fletch88]

Sorry for the delay, but no I did not see any reign holders in the book I have.