Antique British Martial Horse Riding Boot Spurs & Leather Straps WW1 Trooper

Description

Antique British Military Horse Riding Spurs
Each is marked " The Martial "
( also marked " Made In England " however this line is worn and so only part of the lettering is visible )
Each still includes its old leather strap and buckle.
Over 100 years old.
The spurs are made of nickel metal to resist corrosion.
These were made in the WWI era.
To "earn your spurs" is an old idiom, meaning to gain distinction and respect through acts of bravery and/or hard work.
Historically to earn one's spurs meant to gain a knighthood by proving bravery on the battlefield ; a new knight would sometimes be given a pair of spurs.
Carefully Packed for Shipment to the Buyer
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