Early to mid-19th century Horse Bit, possible Confederate used

This is another interesting piece being offered, it is an iron horse bit, which is pre-war and probably seen Confederate use. It measures 7” x 8”. There are very similar bits in “Horse Equipment of the Civil War Era”, by Howard Crouch. He states those were found in early Confederate Artillery camps in Virginia (see pictures).

It is not rusted in place; all of the parts and rings still move and no chipping or flaking. It would be a nice addition to a Cavalry, or Civil War collection.