This military horse riding whip features a brown Eglish leather cladded handle, furnished with a nickel silver top and collar.
The top features 2 military emblems, both for:
'Honourable Artillery Company'
'The Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) is a reserve regiment in the British Army. Incorporated by royal charter in 1537 by King Henry VIII, it is the oldest regiment in the British Army and is considered the second-oldest military unit in the world. The HAC expanded to three infantry battalions and seven artillery batteries during the First World War. In total 1,650 men from the HAC were killed during the war'
Intricately plaited linen shaft with a professionally replaced brown leather end
Perfect for a collector or for use.
Measurements:
Length from the top to the end of the binding - 82.5cm
Diameter of the shaft under the collar - 1.5cm tapering to 0.6cm
Diameter of the top - 2.4cm
Length from the top to the bottom of the collar - 20cm
Weight - 130g
In good condition with some hairline splits & age marks to the top and collar which add to the historical patina.
top of page
SKU: A225742221496
£149.00Price
bottom of page