A vintage brass horse medallion featuring a lion's head design. Horse brass are decorative brass plaques that were historically attached to leather straps on a heavy horse's harness. They were popular from the 1860s to the 1950s and were often used as lucky charms or for decoration. The lion is a common motif in horse brass and heraldic design, often symbolizing the "king of beasts". The patina and surface wear on this piece reflect its age and use. Measures about 3.25” tall by 3” wide.
A vintage brass horse medallion featuring a lion's head design. Horse brass are decorative brass plaques that were historically attached to leather straps on a heavy horse's harness. They were popular from the 1860s to the 1950s and were often used as lucky charms or for decoration. The lion is a common motif in horse brass and heraldic design, often symbolizing the "king of beasts". The patina and surface wear on this piece reflect its age and use. Measures about 3.25” tall by 3” wide.
