Metal rings

[danec71]

I have found quite a few of these metal rings around the old mining cabin sites I detect at.could they have been used on horses or mules reigns.

 

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[Goldfinger450]

Yep, look like some part of Harness rings.

 

[Tony in SC]

Cinch rings. To connect or tie a rope to something.