Horse Brasses

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Collectable Horse Brasses

Horse brasses are the metallic ornaments affixed to the vertical leather chest strap (martingale) or to the brow band or to other parts of a horse's harness.

The origin of the Horse Brass goes back many centuries, when man first used the horse extensively on the land. They where used as decorations to adorn the horse.

The superstitions prevalent at this time required a symbol to protect the horse from accident or injury and Horse Brasses were believed to have the supernatural powers to ward off evil spirits and prevent catastrophe. . Horse brasses are believed to have originated as a gypsy charm,

And were also used since ancient times for luck and to reflect sunrays away from the horse.

There are many hundreds of designs with the origins in the past and even today new designs are being created to commemorate places of interest, historical buildings, royalty and the famous in our society, present and past.

These horse brasses are now copied and sold to the many who like to display them in their houses.

Horse Brasses have become one of the greatest collectors item for generations. They are definitely the more affordable end of the market for anyone interested in collecting equine memorabilia and are a popular collectible today and sure to appreciate in value.