The reins are of silvered brass wire. It is hallmarked to the clasp for 840 silver. The brooch measures 2 inches (6 cm) in length, 1 ¼ inches (3cm) in height and ½ an inch (1.5cm) in depth.
The brooch is in good order, the clasp works well. Please Note: The brooch has been adjusted recently, so the Cossacks horse whip is now straight (as seen in the main photo) and not twisted as can be seen in some of the other photos. The item "Imperial Antique Russian Cossack Sledge 840 Silver Brooch" is in sale since Friday, November 9, 2018. This item is in the category "Antiques\Antiquities\Russian". The seller is "theantiquesstorehouse" and is located in Portsmouth, Hampshire.This item can be shipped worldwide.