Large Gala or Parade Spur with Crowned Eagle - Spur250 cup possibly French

possibly French

"Kohler & Son

length of tread 8" (20cm)Weight : 345g (12¼oz )

Duke of Beaufort

The arms of the heel bands have studs and hinged buckles for the attachment of straps

Large Gala or Parade Spur with Crowned Eagle - Spur250 cup possibly FrenchThis is a single large spur made of brass or bronzeIts star shaped rowel is supported by an crowned eagle's head and neck. The heel band is in two parts with an inner thin sheet and outer cast decoration in the form of wings. There would have originally been four chains on each side of the spur, only one of these remains.. Internal width 5. 8cm (approx 2"), neck 6. 5cm (2")Weight : 233g (8oz) Ref : spur250