It would fit over the saddle of a Household Cavalry Horse - in this case the Royal Horse Guards.
There is a circular hole lined with leather which would fit over the cantle of the saddle
The underside is lined in black fabric and stencilled in white "RHG / D 74"
Dimensions : 54" (137cm) Long x 44" (112cm) Maximum width"
Unfortunately this piece is not antique so the new GSPR regulations do not allow this item to be shipped to the EU or Northern Ireland , after 29 August 2025 it will attract a 10% tariff if exported to the USA
