✅ SOLVED Civil War Relic?

[crazy4coins]

Hey guys,
Earlier this week I headed out to a local park that has given up several Civil War relics (pocket knife, buttons, etc.) Sure enough, I managed to dig this out at around 7-8 inches deep. After cleaning it up as best I could, I still have no idea what it could be. It does have some writing on one side, but it's completely illegible. Any ideas as to what it is?
Crazy4coins

 

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[duggap]

I've seen it before, but the only thing coming to this old mind is railroad. Something to do with a railroad?

 

[crazy4coins]

There is a railroad running about 200 feet from where I found it so it's definitely a possibility. Thanks for the info!

 

[vhs07]

Looks like a piece of a broken valve wheel / handle.

 

[longcut]

duggap is on the right track !!!! rr hardware...

 

[NOLA_Ken]

Track clip, I can't remember exactly what they're supposed to do, but if you walk the tracks you'll see them clipped to the bottom of the rail

 

[crazy4coins]

Awesome! Thank you to everyone!