A Scarlet & Black Horse's Throat Plume or Beard for a Scottish Regiment - Cav047 march25 This bit has some surface

This bit has some surface oxidation but could be burnished back to a shine

there are scrapes and scars to its old varnish

Mouthpiece 9

The necks are curved in a swan or goose shape

Dimensions : Height 6½" (16

A Scarlet & Black Horse's Throat Plume or Beard for a Scottish Regiment - Cav047 march25 This bit has some surfaceThis 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