A White Throat Plume or Beard for a Cavalry Officer's Horse - cav055 spring ") not including rein loops

") not including rein loops

The inner arms are stamped "C

This strap is faintly stamped with an Exeter saddler's name

They have decorative lines along their lengthOne arm ends in a circular eyelets which holds a large hook

This is decorated with a lion's mask and foliage

A White Throat Plume or Beard for a Cavalry Officer's Horse - cav055 spring ") not including rein loopsThis is a plume of white horsehair It is suspended from a brass globe and socket. There is a suspension loop at the top of the globe with a short tan leather strap with a brass buckle It would have been worn under the throat of an officer's charger, but I do not know which regiment Measurements : Total length ( not including leather strap) : approx 17 inches (45cm) long, Brass globe1 inches (4cm) diameter Ref : Cav055