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7203 - A parade bridle for officers of the Hussars, circa 1910
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A parade bridle for officers of the Hussars, circa 1910 Brown leather straps, adorned with individually sewn cowrie shells (a few are missing). Headpiece, parade throatlatch with cowrie shell trim on both sides, and reins. The curb bit and buckles are made of yellowish-tarnished nickel silver; the bit is made of iron. Signs of age and wear. Bridles adorned with cowrie shells were already in use in the 18th century and were worn by four German hussar regiments. Very rare. Probably Hussar Regiment No. 8; see Herr/Nguyen, *Die deutsche Kavallerie*, p. 494ff. The horse’s head is not included in the lot. Condition: II
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