A French Artillery Horse Bit - Bit618 ladies-whip Made in England" and hallmarked

Made in England" and hallmarked London 1983

its surface is dark and a little pitted

There is a line of incised decoration around the heel band

It has blue cloth boards

A French Artillery Horse Bit - Bit618 ladies-whip Made in England" and hallmarkedThis is an old military horse bit, very similar to French examples from World War II. It is made of steel which has an aged dark patina. Its mouthpiece has a low portThe cheeks are short, they have snaffle rings and integral curb rein rings, so the bit would function as a pelham. There are no maker's marks or stamps Dimensions : Mouthpiece 5" (13cm), Cheek length 5" (13. 4cm)Weight : 123g (4oz)