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[Wannabe Treasure Hunter]

William Doyle Whitecotton, recovered this piece one day this past week and we are curious as to what it actually is. It was recovered in South Mississippi...

 

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[firemanphob]

Looks like the hook from a military rifle sling but I couldn't say what era.

 

[Kray Gelder]

What firemanphob said. You can still purchase this style of sling.

 

[DiggerKid2003]

Probably from WW2.