WW1 Military Officers Brass Swan Neck Rowel Boot Spurs By'Maxwell London

WW1 Military Officers Brass Swan Neck Rowel Boot Spurs By'Maxwell London. This is a pair of WW1 brass military boot spurs with brass buckles and leather boot straps. Made by the famous London Military and equestrian bootmakers. Which is embossed on the spurs.

Henry Maxwell was founded in 1750, beginning as a famous spur-maker, thriving on the use of the horse for battle, ceremony, hunting, sport and personal transport. By the early 19th century they were prospering internationally, exhibiting at the 1851 Great Exhibition and were awarded the first of many Royal Warrants by King George IV. By the early 20th century Maxwell had grown dramatically, supplying boots, shoes and a wide range of riding and hunting accessories across the British Empire from shops in London and Paris. Great piece for a collector of Militaria history.

Measures: Diameter inside the spur - 8.3cm Length of the spur front to back - 15cm Leather strap length under the boot - 18cm Adjustable boot strap length - 15.5cm to 19.5cm Weight of one spur - 155g. Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing.

This item is in the category "Collectables\Militaria\World War I (1914-1918)\Field Gear". The seller is "ritafarm" and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Country/ Organization: Great Britain
Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
Theme: Militaria
Type: Boot Spurs
Conflict: World War I (1914-1918)
Clothing Type: Boot Spurs
Service: Army
Era: 1914-1945