✅ SOLVED a little help here guys and gals. an old cross? i'm thinking?

[ohiowhiteguy]

just found this today at an 1800's site..i usually don't dig iron signals but i did..this is my find...
i'm baffled..any help would be appreciated..
thanks happy hunting...
owg...

 

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[SwampCreek]

Part of a bit for a horse... a Fulmer Snaffle bit

 

[BosnMate]

Swamp Creek is correct, part of a snaffel bit.

 

[kcm]

An anchor from a tiny boat.

...Sorry, couldn't resist.