Anyone know what this is?

[fwcrawford]

I found this item at an old homesite that dates back to the early 1800's.
I think it is made of bronze and has a heavy wear mark on the lower part of the ring.
Penny is for scale. I don't see any marking or writing on it anywhere.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Felix

 

[fieldboy]

It's a harness ring off a horse collar

fieldboy se va

 

[fwcrawford]

n/t