Prussian "Other Ranks" hussar Busby
Beautiful Hussar Busby - Almost no hair loss
MODEL 1895 PREUßEN HUSAREN MANNSCHAFTEN (OTHER RANKS) PELZMÜTZE (BUSBY)
This Hussar Busby can be for the different regiments of Nr 3, 5, 11, 13, 14 . The Pelzmütze is made from black-dyed seal hair and remains in excellent condition.
The Model 1891 posts for the chinscales are correctly curved for Mounted-Troops and correctly backed with leather washers. The silver "Fatherland" Bandeau (ribbon) is in superb condition with fine pebbling and razor sharp details to the lettering, secured inside by two split brads. It carries the standard 1860 motto "MIT GOTT FÜR KOENIG UND VATERLAND" (With God For King And Fatherland). This gilt Bandeau was used by 8 different Husaren Regiments.
The red coloured Kolpak (wool bag) which hangs on the left side of the Pelzmütze was worn by the different 5 Husaren Regts. The 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. Almost no hair loss. Very beautiful hussar with original accessories.
- Reference : Head1124
- Overall condition : Near mint
- State / Country : Prussian