I have No Idea

[offtrail]

Found this by the Ohio and Erie Canal also a train station nearby. Found it with my GTI 2500, about 4 inches deep give or take an inch. it's made of brass or bronze as I can't bend it. Thinking it came off a horse bridle but can't find one that has this type of hardware.

 

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[doublet2a]

Can't remember the name, but i am pretty sure it some kind of horse tack.
Some one will I.D. soon

Tim

 

[Silver Searcher]

Gag swivel/loop... these pop up quite regular on TreasureNet.

SS

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

Silver Searcher is correct. I'm just replying in case you do not know what the term "gag swivel loop" means. It is a version of horse bridle equipment, made for civilian usage, not military. Most date from the late-1800s through early-1900s. Here's a photo of a page in the 1907 Pierson & Hough horsegear catalog, showing several versions of them.

 

[offtrail]

Thanks people, been trying to identify this piece for a while now. because you all helped I was able to find the same exact piece that I uncovered in the field. You all hit the nail on the head...thanks again!