A Scarlet & Black Horse's Throat Plume or Beard for a Scottish Regiment - Cav046 box-spurs Total length : 12cm (4¾")

Total length : 12cm (4¾") Internal width 6cm (approx 2⅜")

Its edge is scalloped and pierced"

It has many illustrations by Humphrey Dixon and its chapters include Stable Management

It has a silver plated collar

almost black braided leather

A Scarlet & Black Horse's Throat Plume or Beard for a Scottish Regiment - Cav046 box-spurs Total length : 12cm (4¾")This is a plume of horsehair. It is mostly scarlet or maroon with a black section at the topIt is suspended from a silver coloured mount which is in the form of a stylised thistle flower. It has a short brown leather strap with a brass buckle It would have been worn under the throat of an officer's charger. The thistle design links it to a Scottish regiment. It is in very good condition Measurements : Horsehair : approx 21 inches (50cm) long,Socket 3