Saddle Badge J. THOMPSON/SADDLER/DEVONPORT_Tasmania horse bridle boss (55mm)

antique Australian horse bridle boss (also frequently referred to as a saddle badge or martingale boss).

badge was issued by J. Thompson, a historical 19th to early 20th-century artisan who operated as a master saddler and harness maker. The shop was based out of Devonport, Tasmania, a prominent coastal hub heavily reliant on working horse transport, timber hauling, and early agriculture during the colonial era.

Commercial Advertisement: These badges served a dual purpose. They decorated horse tack while acting as an enduring, weather-resistant "business card" so onlookers could identify who made the high-quality saddle or harness

Commercial Advertisement: These badges served a dual purpose. They decorated horse tack while acting as an enduring, weather-resistant "business card" so onlookers could identify who made the high-quality saddle or harness.Placement: They were typically fastened in pairs onto the leather gear—most commonly on the sides of the horse's bridle browband, onto a leather breastplate, or as part of a decorative martingale arrangement.

Material: It is pressed from a robust white metal alloy or brass, surrounded by a decorative scalloped floral outer border to elevate the horse’s turnout style .

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