Victorian Military Horse Crupper, Norfolk Militia Artillery - Cav084 childs-whip 8cm)Weight 49g (1¾oz)

8cm)Weight 49g (1¾oz)

Dimensions : Mouthpiece 6" (15cm)

The long slim shaft is covered in black braided thread

The lacquer on  the cane has worn where it has been held

A fleam was used to cut into a horse's jugular vein to "let blood"

Victorian Military Horse Crupper, Norfolk Militia Artillery - Cav084 childs-whip 8cm)Weight 49g (1¾oz)This is a dark tan leather crupper which would fit under the tail of an officer's horse . It is in good condition and the leather is flexible. The stitching is very fine It has a brass buckle. It has a brass badge with the central monogram "VR" for Queen Victoria and a queen's crown on top. There is a garter around the monogram which carries the name "Norfolk Militia Artillery". Dimensions : Length 33" (84cm) Weight : 10 (303g) Ref : Cav084