Not quite sure. Maybe a strap guide?

[BenVa68]

I dug this at a large civil war battlefield. Their is a house still standing on the property that the owner says way built in the 1830s. I think its some kind of strap guide. I dug several musket balls, 3 ringers, flat buttons and other CW era items but I dont believe its CW military due to the designs. Could be horse related. Any thoughts?

 

[HuntinDog]

Yep it's a strap guide and a nice one too.
Congrats

 

[BenVa68]

Yep it's a strap guide and a nice one too.
Congrats

Would it be horse related or possibly something else?

 

[DCMatt]

Would it be horse related or possibly something else?

Horse related. Pre-Civil War. Late 18th to early 19th C.

 

[CRUSADER]

Horse related. Pre-Civil War. Late 18th to early 19th C.

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Yeap 18th C horse harness reign guide.

 

[BenVa68]

Thanks, I believe that's it. And the period would fit also.