Vintage English Brass Medallion

Horse brasses like this one were made to hang from the strap across a working or parade horse's harness, and this example carries a crown and wreath pattern in cast brass. Sets of them were a real point of pride on a well turned out horse, brought out for shows, fairs, and processions. The crown reads as a general royal motif rather than tied to a specific coronation, and there is no maker's mark anywhere on the piece.

[d]Dimensions | 2.5 in. W x 3 in. H

[d]Surface | Untouched brass surface, unpolished. Old oxidation and residue sit in the recessed low points of the crown and wreath design. No plating, replating, or refinishing.

[d]Primary Material | Cast brass, confirmed solid throughout by scratch test, not plated

[d]Period | Vintage

[d]Origin | England

[d]Style or Movement | Traditional English horse brass motif, crown and wreath

[d]Construction or Technique | Cast, pierced ground, integral strap loop at the top edge

[condition]

The brass is solid throughout, with no plating or applied metal, confirmed by a scratch test. The surface is untouched and unpolished, carrying an old buildup of oxidation and residue settled into the recessed areas of the crown and the lower wreath leaves. No cracks, breaks, splits, or repairs are visible anywhere on the piece. The strap loop at the top is intact and shows no distortion or damage. Please review all photographs closely, as they form part of this description.