European Saddles and Spurs
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Glasgow Museums has a collection of European saddles and spurs. This includes a rare medieval saddle made of birch wood and stag horn. There are approximately 130 spurs, ranging from a Roman example to those worn by army officers of the early 20th century, which show the development from the simple prick spur to the more elaborate rowel-type. Gilt spurs were confined to those of knightly status while other non-ferrous metals were used to coat spurs to protect them from rust caused by sweat and blood from the horse's flank.
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