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billy4294

03-08-21 02:22 PM

Hussars?

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I think this chap is an Hussar. Anyone know which unit?
Billyh

Home Guard

03-08-21 04:44 PM

Interesting that his pelisse is worn over his right shoulder, as it was traditionally worn over the left.

Terry

Postwarden

03-08-21 05:36 PM

To me the whole thing looks like fancy dress.

Jon

Home Guard

03-08-21 06:20 PM

You are right there Jon. Hussars were very colorful. The first hussars wore wolf skins instead of a pelisse, and the famous Polish Hussars (really armored heavy cavalry) wore leopard skins instead of a pelisse.

Terry

grey_green_acorn

03-08-21 06:22 PM

Horse furniture seems very plain. Hussar cross belt (pouch) is being worn back to front?

Tim

Alan O

03-08-21 06:37 PM

theatrical dressing up rather than a real hussar?

cbuehler

03-08-21 09:05 PM

Yes, a mix mash of various continental Hussar items in my opinion. Little, if any of it, appears to be British.

CB

Home Guard

03-08-21 10:36 PM

What horse furniture!!!

Terry

billy4294

05-08-21 04:26 PM

Well then. The true Ally Sloper's Cavalry!
Billyh

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