Picket spike, 1920 (c).
Forged from a square sectioned bar of wrought iron and tapers to a point.
Head is squashed over, indicating use for beating into the ground.
A ring, for the reins of a horse, passes through a hole below the head.
Contained in a shaped brown leather case with a buckling strap which for attaching to saddlery.
Items bear no markings and the style suggests workmanship of native Indian manufacture.
Used to tether horses.
Owned by R Grant, when a captain in the 41st Cavalry.