Chain found at Boer War site South Africa

[pgill]

Hi Guys and Gals,

I found this section of chain with a little plate attached at a site near a Boer war Fort (British). I was wondering if anyone can help me to identify this piece?



Also found this button from a piece of clothing from this period...... It has "Improved Patent" written on it



Thanks for the help, God bless
Peter

 

[Tony in SC]

If the chain will pass through the cross shaped hole it could be some type of "binder". Used to tie things down on a wagon? Tony

 

[pgill]

Hi Tony,

Thanks for the reply..... I tried to push the link through, but they are definitely bigger than the hole. It seems like there was a chain on the other side of the plate also, but not 100% sure about that
I will keep looking, thanks and God bless
Peter