1956 Regimental Standing Orders of The Household Cavalry copy number 77 racing The theory is that this

The theory is that this discourages running out to that side - it is rather like some ancient chariot bits

Ref : stirrup408

Cheek plates 8cm (3¼")

The handles are hallmarked Birmingham 1899 & 1898 & stamped with the initials H

(This is probably Captain Stewart Montagu de Heriz Whatton

1956 Regimental Standing Orders of The Household Cavalry copy number 77 racing The theory is that thisThis is a hardback book with blue & red cloth board cover, The cover is a little faded, the corners are bumped. There is some foxing on the inside front cover This is Copy No. 77 (number is handwritten in). Issued by the authority of Major General G. F. Johnson, Commanding the Household Brigade. 12mo. 132 pages. plus 28 pages of diagrams showing the order of formal lineups Dimensions : 7. 5 inches (19cm) x 5 inches (12. 8cm) x 0. 75 inches (1. 8cm)