Iron sword hanger?

[mxtswinger]

This came from a late 18th to mid 19th C. site. The small piece looks like it was made as a snap ring for something to slide into. I have found early 1800's militia butttons there, so my wild guess is a homemade sword hanger. Any ideas? Thanks for any help.

 

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[mxtswinger]

Forgot the pic.

 

[MPFISH]

do yopu have a picture....grumpy mike

 

[CRUSADER]

Probably held a pot over the fire

 

[Angelo]

How about a Delta Chain Link?

Tony

 

[mxtswinger]

Probably held a pot over the fire

Thanks. That sure makes sense.