Horse tack and coin locker?

[Bbchevelle]

Getting better at the picture thing and I have a drawer full of digs that I have no idea what they are. Most of the finds are from the backyard. My house, according to the local historical society, was built in or around 1797 with the "newer addition" built in 1838. They said it was the site of a fanning mill first and then a blacksmith shop. Makes sense with all the cut and horseshoe nails I dig up. The "doll shape" piece, as my wife puts it, is iron. The other token is not magnetic, but was wondering what the initials stand for. Any help would be great. Thanks and HH!

 

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[Breezie]

Hey Chevelle, Your bottom item looks like a key ring fob for a locker. The letters AFRC are the name of the facility, and I would say the R C stands for Recreation Center. Neat find, Breezie

PS: Welcome to the forum!

 

[chrisplay2004]

Wow, your first item looks like many of my figure 8 repelling equipment, but I seriously dought that's is what is is. Cool finds...

 

[Bbchevelle]

Thank you both. It seems like my backyard is full of oddball stuff, but it sure is fun to find.

 

[Subterranean]

Could the token be for a nearby "Armed Forces Recreation Center?"

 

[baspinall]

I believe your first item is a horse gag.

Brian

 

[SODABOTTLEBOB]

The decal pictured below is from Germany, but the centers were likely all over the world. Kind of like USOs.

SBB

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Air Force Reserve Comnmand?

 

[Bbchevelle]

I think you're right bch. I've dug some foreign coins near where this was found (German penny and a French quarter). As far as the iron piece, what is a horse gag? The only thing I know about horses is how many you can fit under the hood . Thanks all for the help.