A Vintage Gold Coloured Military Pad Cheek Horse Bit - Bit1018 june25 possibly because they are small

possibly because they are small and round (at least in one direction)

It has curved cheeks or shanks which turn

Dimensions : Height 6½" (16

Dimensions : mouthpiece 10

A Vintage Gold Coloured Military Pad Cheek Horse Bit - Bit1018 june25 possibly because they are smallThis branch or pad cheek bit is plated in a gold coloured metal. The fixed cheeks are curved, each bears a curb rein loop, there is a curved shackle bar. There are holes drilled for cheek badges or bosses on each side of the bit. The mouthpiece has a medium height port. There are no maker's marks or stamps on the bit Dimensions : mouthpiece 11. 5cm (4"), cheeks 20. 5cm (8") not including rein loops Weight 538g (1 lb 3oz)