Horse Brass Bridle Medallion, Horse Drawn Cart Design, Farmhouse Equestrian Décor, England, 1920s–1940s

A vintage 1920s–1940s English brass bridle medallion — a small tribute to the working horse and horse-drawn cart, stamped "Made in England" on the reverse.

• Materials: Brass
• Dimensions: 3.5" long x 2.75" wide (widest point)
• Origin: England (stamped "Made in England" on reverse)
• Era: 1920s–1940s (estimated)
• Condition: Vintage, used, very good condition with minor surface scratches and wonderful old patina consistent with age. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

A charming touch for farmhouse or country-style décor — tie it to a vase, lamp base, or gift wrap, or hang it as a Christmas tree ornament.

Horse brasses have graced bridles since before the Roman era, with decorative medallions first appearing in England during the 1700s and later in Scotland. Each motif spoke to a horse's trade — farmers favored agricultural imagery like this horse-drawn cart, while tradesmen wore churns or barrels, and regal families commissioned crests or heraldic beasts. This piece carries no ties to a specific person or place, but it speaks plainly to agrarian life and the essential role horses played in transport and rural economies for generations.

Pair it with our other vintage horse brass medallions for a collected-over-time look on a mantel or bookshelf.