- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Brass button which is circular in shape with the figure of a horse’s head extending from the centre. For the corresponding items see [1944.12.5] [SB [OPS Move] 2/6/2017]
- Geographical reference
- Cultural groups
- Italian
- Date / Period
- Date made: Before 1944
- Date collected
- By 1944
- Acquisition information
- Donated: 1944
- Materials and processes
- Material Brass Metal, Process Riveted, Process Forged (Metal)
- Dimensions
- Height: max 78 mm, Diameter: max 57 mm
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 1944.12.5.23 Other PRM accession number: 1944.12.5w
Search terms: Animal Gear, Figure, Button, Animal Figure, Horse Accessory
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