This riding whip or crop is furnished with a brass top made from a bullet casing. It is embossed with the lion & unicorn heraldic symbols of the United Kingdom.

Below the top are 3 silver collars, all with identical hallmarks for:
 'Birmingham 2004'
With a maker's mark:
'AL' 
The top collar has an embossed crest for:
'The Life Guards'
'The Life Guards (LG) is the most senior regiment of the British Army and part of the Household Cavalry, along with The Blues and Royals. The Household Cavalry is part of the Household Division and is the King's official bodyguard.
They grew from the four troops of Horse Guards raised by Charles II around the time of his restoration, plus two troops of Horse Grenadier Guards.'

Laquered brown English leather shaft with an original leather end.

Attractive item ideal for a military collector or use. 


Measurements;
Total length - 75cm
Length of leather end - 6cm
Diameter of the top - 2.3cm
Diameter of the shaft below the top collar - 1.7cm, tapering to 0.6cm
Weight - 183g
 
Very good condition.