Brass Horse Harness Medallions & Sleigh Bells

This crown and laurel leaf design is one of the most traditional and recognizable styles found in horse brasses, drawing directly from centuries of British heraldic symbolism. Horse brass medallions, often referred to simply as horse brasses or harness brasses, became especially popular during the Victorian era. They were used to decorate the harnesses of working horses, with different designs reflecting status, pride, or regional identify.

The crown represents authority and tradition, while the laurel wreath has long been associated with victory and honor. Together, they form a classic motif that has remained popular among collectors for generations. Among the many types of horse brasses available, heraldic designs like this tend to have lasting appeal.

Well-suited for:

• Collectors building a traditional horse brass set
• Equestrian enthusiasts drawn to classic British tack
• Decor with a heritage or pub-style aesthetic
• Gift buyers looking for a symbolic, meaningful design

Whether used on harness or displayed as part of a collection, this is foundational piece in the world of vintage horse brasses.

If you're building a collection or matching a set, you may also like these classic designs:

• Barrel Horse Brass Medallion
  
• Pheasant Horse Brass Medallion
• King George V Horse Brass Medallion
• Paddle Steamer CWS Co Horse Brass Medallion

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This king George V design reflects the long-standing connection between horse brasses and British national identity. Horse brass medallions, also known as harness brasses, became widely popular in the 1800s, but many designs reference earlier traditions, including royal imagery and historical figures. Pieces associated with monarchs, like King George V, tend to hold particular appeal for collectors interested in British history.

Rather than focusing on animals or decorative patterns, this style anchors itself in a specific historical era, giving it a different kind of presence within a collection of horse brasses.

Well-suited for:

• British history enthusiasts
• Collectors of royal or commemorative designs
• Equestrian decor with a heritage focus
• Unique and meaningful gifts

Displayed on harness leather strap, or as part of a curated wall collection, this piece adds a distinctly historical dimension to traditional horse brasses.

If you're building a collection or matching a set, you may also like these classic designs:

• Barrel Horse Brass Medallion
• Crown & Laurel Horse Brass Medallion
• Pheasant Horse Brass Medallion
  
• Paddle Steamer CWS Co Horse Brass Medallion

View the full Horse Brass Collection

This Paddle Steamer C.W.S. Co horse brass medallion is a standout example of how horse brasses often reflect Briain's industrial and commercial history- not just rural life. Horse brass medallions, also known as harness brasses, because widely used in 19th-century England to decorate working horse harnesses. Over time, they evolved into collectible items that frequently depicted local industries, trades, and regional identity.

The "C.W.S. Co" marking is believed to reference the Co-operative Wholesale Society, a major British organization that played a key role in manufacturing, retail, and distribution. The inclusion of a paddle steamer highlights the importance of maritime transport in that network, when goods were regularly moved by ship along the British coast and inland waterways.

That combination- equestrian tradition + commercial shipping history- makes this design less common than standard animal or heraldic horse brasses, and especially appealing to collectors looking for something with a clear historical connection.

Well-suited for:

• Collectors looking for less common horse brass designs
• Nautical or maritime decor enthusiasts
• Industrial history collectors
• Hanging leather strap arrangements
• Tack room or pub-style interiors

This piece brings a distinct maritime-industrial angle to any collection of traditional horse brasses- something you won't see in every set.

If you're building a collection or matching a set, you may also like these classic designs:

• Barrel Horse Brass Medallion
• Crown & Laurel Horse Brass Medallion
• Pheasant Horse Brass Medallion
• King George V Horse Brass Medallion
  

View the full Horse Brass Collection

A less common design in the world of horse brasses, this brass barrel medallion offers something different from the typical animal and heraldic motifs most collectors are used to seeing.

Horse brass medallions, also known as harness brasses, originated in 19th-century England, where they were mounted on working horse harnesses as both decoration and a symbol of pride. Over time, these pieces evolved into highly collectible items, often reflecting regional trades, industries, and local identify.

The barrel motif fits squarely into that tradition. Rather than representing wildlife or royalty, it hints at working heritage- cooperage, transport, and the movement of goods- making it a strong choice for collectors drawn to more industrial or utilitarian symbolism.

Because it's less widely produced than lions, crests, or floral designs, this style stands out in a collection of horse brasses and tends to catch attention when displayed.

Well-suited for:

• Collectors looking for less common horse brass designs
• Equestrian decor with a unique edge
• Rustic or vintage-inspired interiors
• Gift buyers who want something different from standard motifs

Traditionally worn on leather martingales or harness straps, horse brasses today are just as often displayed on walls, hung in rows, or incorporated into tack room and barn decor.

If you're building a collection or matching a set, you may also like these classic designs:

• Crown & Laurel Horse Brass Medallion
• Pheasant Horse Brass Medallion
• King George V Horse Brass Medallion
• Paddle Steamer CWS Co Horse Brass Medallion

View the full Horse Brass Collection

Harness Brass assorted styles 

Vintage Harness brass on leather antique straps 2 to choose from