British Army Major General Officers Saddle Cloth or Shabraque - Cav048 decor Ref : spur230

Ref : spur230

The cap of this whip is carved from bone in the form of a Boxer's head

and the remains of a braided leather thong

All the buckles were once covered with very finely stitched leather this has come off one of the D ring buckles - there is also a split in the leather that holds this buckle

as in this case

British Army Major General Officers Saddle Cloth or Shabraque - Cav048 decor Ref : spur230This is a dark blue saddle cloth with matching wallet covers. There is a bullion embroidered Bath star over a crossed sword and baton on each of the rear corners and the covers . The gold foil is protruding from one of the batons They are edged in a double row of gold lace with an oak leaf and acorn pattern. The lace is a little grubby The cloth is reinforced with straps of black leather in the area where the stirrup leathers and girth pass. There are