Serbian Army Cavalry Horseshoe

Serbian Cavalry Issue

This is a horseshoe issued for the mounts of the Serbian Army's cavalry, the kind of everyday kit that kept a mounted unit moving. It is genuine government-issue equipment, not a decorative copy. Collectors of Balkan militaria, cavalry reenactors and anyone building a display around mounted troops will find it a tangible, authentic piece of that history.

Features

• Genuine Serbian Army Issue — Originally supplied for Serbian military horses, so it carries real provenance.
• Raised Toe Clip — A small upturned tab at the front sits against the hoof wall and helps stop the shoe shifting backward once nailed on.
• Six Rectangular Nail Holes — Three punched holes run down each branch to take the horseshoe nails that fixed it to the hoof.
• Four Round Stud Holes — Larger round holes at the toe and both heels are of the type used for screw-in studs, which give a horse extra grip on ice, mud or hard roads.
• Stamped Numeral Marking — A numeral is struck into the left branch, a typical feature of issued horseshoes.
• Dark Metal Finish — The shoe has a dark, blackened surface that suits a shadow box, shelf or wall display.
• Full Horseshoe Profile — A complete U-shaped shoe with both heels intact, showing the original working form.

Why Collectors Want It

Uniforms and weapons tend to survive in collections, while the working gear of horse-mounted units turns up far less often. A cavalry horseshoe shows how these units actually operated, down to the stud holes for traction on poor ground. It pairs well with Serbian uniform items, cavalry tack or a broader collection of European military equipment.