A Maroon & White Throat Plume or Beard for an Officer's Horse - Misc373 stirrup A pair of working cowboy

A pair of working cowboy spurs in very good condition

Rowel 2" (5cm) Weight - approx 7½oz (207g) )

They have straight necks with raised chap guards and freely turning ten pointed rowels

5cm (7¼")

A Maroon & White Throat Plume or Beard for an Officer's Horse - Misc373 stirrup A pair of working cowboyThis is a plume of horsehair, th uppr part has bn dyed scarlet or maroon, the under part is grey or white. It is suspended from a brass globe. There is a suspension loop at the top of the globe, it is attached to a narrow neck strap. It would have been worn under the throat of an officer's charger, but I do not know which regiment Measurements : Horsehair : approx 20 inches (51cm) long,Brass socket 1 inches (4. 5cm) diameter Weight : 10ox (293g) Ref :