1830s US Army or Cavalry Horse Troops Martingale

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1830s US Army or Cavalry Horse Troops Martingale:
$1040.00

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ARTIFACT:This is a martingale for the United States Army or Cavalry Horse Troops, and would be worn around the neck of the horse. The item is shield-shaped in black leather and its design is a variation of the Great Seal in brass.

VINTAGE:Circa 1830s.

SIZE:5-1/16” in height and 6-1/16” in width.

CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS:Leather on leather; lead-filled brass plate.

ATTACHMENT:N/A.

MARKINGS:N/A.

ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJJX08 LHEJX 7/10uai00035

CONDITION: 7- (Very Fine-): Martingale is in fine condition with some light abrasions and very small cracks in leather and a crack in the brass on the eagle’s left wing (right wing as viewed) near the shield at center. It does not detract from the overall beauty of the piece, but it is clearly cracked through the wing at this small point.

GUARANTEE:As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original.

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