Victorian Cavalry Officer's Shabraque of Saddle Cloth - Cav043 curb This long horn is silver

This long horn is silver plated with a strengthening rib along its length

This is a 20th Century cast horse brass

Measurements :Horsehair : approx 18 inches (46cm) long

June 1927"The shaft or stock is covered in brown braided leather

length of tread 8¼" (21cm)Weight : 593g (1lb 5oz )

Victorian Cavalry Officer's Shabraque of Saddle Cloth - Cav043 curb This long horn is silverThis is a cream or buff coloured saddle cloth. There is a bullion embroidered crown on each or the rear corners. The cloth is edged in gold and scarlet lace. It is reinforced with straps of tan leather in the area where the stirrup leathers and girth pass. There are two tan leather straps with brass buckles stamped "Peat, Saddler, Old Bond Street, London", Peat used this address from the mid 1800's until 1870. I do not know which regiment would have