An Excavated Medieval Prick Spur 12th - 14th Century - Spur291

A Mediaeval spur in excavated condition, this spur has a pyramid shaped goad or point

It has a short downward pointing neck.
The arms of the spur are quite deeply curved to pass below the rider's ankle.

One arm ends in a double eyelet, the other is incomplete

The spur is in excavated condition, its surface is dark and somewhat pitted, but stable.

Dimensions : 14cm (5½")long 
Width 9cm (3½")

Weight 48g (1¾oz)

Ref : spur291

Ref : Metmuseum.org

"The Medieval Horse and Its Equipment", John Clark