A Sixteenth Lancers Officer's Horse Bit - Bit437 curb the heel inserts are stamped

the heel inserts are stamped "Left" and "Right"

Each spur has a small round heelplate

They have studs and buckles for the attachment of their straps

It was written and compiled by the author of the Foxhunters' Vade Mecum

Thong (not including lash) 62" (156cm)Weight 312g (11 oz)

A Sixteenth Lancers Officer's Horse Bit - Bit437 curb the heel inserts are stampedA branch cheek steel bit. It has a medium port. The cheeks are curved, each bears a rein loop, there is a straight shackle bar. There is an round gilt brass cheek boss surmounted by a Queen's crown on each side of the bit. Each cheek boss bears the monogram "VR" (for Queen Victoria), and crossed lances, plus a garter which reads "Sixteenth Lancers". The bosses have been much polished over the years, the monograms and lances are no longer crisp 16th