German Silver?

[nemo_]

I am looking for a grackle bridle and whilst looking at different bridles i have sound some with german silver fittings. Please could someone explain what this is? Or is it just a posh name for silver?

 

[milliepops]

Not silver at all: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel_silver

(wikipedia always has the answer!!

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[nemo_]

Thanks!!