Vintage Brass

Just to give you an insight on what these are: These are Horse brasses which are decorative items often used with draft harness leather drops…If you look closely at the show harness picture, you will see them coming down over the loin area and other places as the harness gets more elaborate. Most decorate things have a tie to historical reasons and we find that some variation of horses brasses were on pieces of shield that were used to protect a horses kidneys in battle in Medieval times. In more modern times they were given as awards in draft horse competitions the same as we give trophys today. The Great Circus Parade that was held for many years in Wisconsin, made a special drop for the teamsters each year and then destroyed the mold. These brasses are quite heavy and unique.

Today commemorative horse brasses are still being produced and the hobby of collecting brasses continues as well.

Preloved set of three beautiful vintage gold medallions featuring unique designs. Perfect