Phalera (harness)

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A phalera is an ornament in the shape of a boss, disk, or crescent, most often used in pairs on a horse's harness.[1] It often had 3 attachment points on the back, two for attachment to the harness and one for attachment of a tassle or "sallong".[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Phalera, James Yates, M.A., F.R.S., on p894 of William Smith, D.C.L., LL.D.: A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities, John Murray, London, 1875.
  2. ^ online tack shop w relevant photos and captions
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