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A Scarlet & Black Horse's Throat Plume or Beard for a Scottish Regiment - Cav047
A Scarlet & Black Horse's Throat Plume or Beard for a Scottish Regiment - Cav047
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This is a plume of horsehair. It is mostly scarlet or maroon with a black section at the top
It 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 inches (8cm) long, 1½ inches (4cm) diameter
Weight 10oz (288g)
Ref : Cav047