An Edwardian Mounted Officers Horse Bit - Bit1037 nov24 This set is for display

This set is for display only

Dimensions : Height including cork 3½" (9cm) Weight : 2 oz (56g)

the other "Stainless Steel"

The paint could be removed

This was a genuine working saddle

An Edwardian Mounted Officers Horse Bit - Bit1037 nov24 This set is for displayA branch or pad cheek nickel alloy bit. The mouthpiece is stamped has a low port. The fixed cheeks are curved, each bears a curb rein loop, there is a curved shackle bar. There is a round brass cheek badge or boss on each side of the bit. In the centre of each cheek badge there is a monogram E VII R for King Edward VII, this dates the bit between 1901 and 1911. Surrounding the monogram there is a garter or border which reads " Honi Soit Qui Mal Y