Prussian Hussar Enlisted Busby
Nice line Hussar Busby
MODEL 1895 PREUßEN HUSAREN MANNSCHAFTEN (OTHER RANKS) PELZMÜTZE (BUSBY)
This Hussar Busy is for the 2ND Rhenish Husaren-Regiment Nr.9 XV. Armee-Korps. The Pelzmütze is made from black-dyed seal hair and remains in good condition. The Model 1891 posts for the chinscales are correctly curved for Mounted-Troops and correctly backed with leather washers
The "Fatherland" Bandeau (ribbon) is in superb condition with fine pebbling and razor sharp details to the lettering, secured inside by two split brads (One came off). It carries the standard 1860 motto "MIT GOTT FÜR KOENIG UND VATERLAND" (With God For King And Fatherland). This gilt Bandeau was used by four different Husaren Regiments.
The dark blue Kolpak (wool bag) which hangs on the left side of the Pelzmütze was only worn by Husaren Regt Nr. 9. The original Fangschnur (securing cord) is correctly attached and looped with a toggle (with black and white knots)
The liner of issued M1891 Pelzmütze were very distinctive being heavy black leather with pointed "tongues" perforated at the ends for a leather string to adjust the fit. This unique pattern of liner was used for issue helmets for the entire life of the Pelzmütze from 1850 to 1915.
Wappen is secured by mounting prongs and one of the mounting prongs has come lose which will be included in the sale.
- Reference : Head1128
- Overall condition : Excellent
- State / Country : Prussian