Germany, Imperial. A Cavalry Horse Bridle, C.1900 Auction dark patinas

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the obverse bearing three silver aluminum wire insignia above oak leaves of identical construction

the commemorative wall at the cemetery with a large cross on it in the background and inscribed in German and French "HIER RUHEN DEUTSCH SOLDATEN / ICI REPOSENT DES SOLDATS ALLEMANDES' (Here Rests German Soldiers)

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Germany, Imperial. A Cavalry Horse Bridle, C.1900 Auction dark patinasThis bridle in unmarked and is composed of three thick brown leather straps, measuring 27 mm in width, the upper on each strap smooth, the undersides unfinished, emanating from a central point. The central point bears a domed metal cap measuring 42 mm in diameter, on a 61 mm in diameter base, with a groove at the midway point of the base and travelling around the circumference. mounted to a circular leather patch with a narrow strap stitched in place