HORSE FIGHTER'S BRIDLE OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD, model 1855, Second Empire. 27088
Entirely in black patent leather, brass buckles and fittings.
Net composed of a headpiece, a leather browband without trimming except for an imperial crown on each end. A top of the head garnished with a curb chain. The throat is hanging and bears a crescent. A noseband (top of the nose) decorated in its center with an imperial crown.
Bridle bit S-shaped branches of the so-called "Condé" model with brass bosses with hunting body surmounted by the imperial crown.
France.
Second Empire.
Very good condition, unstitched headrest (no missing or accident on the left side).
Reference :
27088