Scabbard hanger?

[TerryEastTexas]

Is this a hanger that went to a sword scabbard? If so is it period? Thanks for any information.

 

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[creskol]

No, that is horse tack.. it is called a buckle swivel.

 

[TerryEastTexas]

Thanks Creskol. I've been looking and saw where a company called Weaver leather supply sells them today made of stainless steel. They call them gag swivels.