1956 Regimental Standing Orders of The Household Cavalry copy number 77 racing The handles are hallmarked Birmingham

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

creating an attractive change in colour

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

It has its original  stitched leather keeper or tongue and a fine braided leather thong with a red cord lash threaded through the loop at its end

(This is probably Captain Stewart Montagu de Heriz Whatton

1956 Regimental Standing Orders of The Household Cavalry copy number 77 racing The handles are hallmarked BirminghamThis 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)