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On offer is a pair of genuine Victorian horse martingale brass badges. They are mounted on a leather backing, which would then be attached to the harness straps of a horse. Items such as these were typically used between 1837 and 1901 by British cavalry or mounted infantry officers. Please take a good look at the pictures as they form part of the item description.

Each of the items measures an overall length of 20.5cm, and 7.5cm across at the widest part. The brass medallion is about 9.5cm x 4.5cm.

The brass depicts a Royal Household Cavalry badge of a Queen Victoria crown set within the Order of the Garter strap. This is surrounded by the wording "Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense" (Shame Be To Him Who Thinks Evil Of It). A Victorian crown surmounts the strap.

These are not perfect as they have seen some military use. There are signs of wear and tear commensurate with age and use. The brasses have been polished, and some old polish remains. The leather backings are a bit rubbed and worn, and the surfaces are scuffed and rippled as the pictures show. The stitching all looks pretty good though.

Despite the cosmetic faults these are lovely Victorian items. They display well, and will make superb additions to any collection.

!!!Please look at all the  pictures as they form part of the item description!!!

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