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Old 03-08-21, 02:22 PM
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Default Hussars?

I think this chap is an Hussar. Anyone know which unit?
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Old 03-08-21, 04:44 PM
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Interesting that his pelisse is worn over his right shoulder, as it was traditionally worn over the left.

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Old 03-08-21, 05:36 PM
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To me the whole thing looks like fancy dress.

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Old 03-08-21, 06:20 PM
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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.

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

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theatrical dressing up rather than a real hussar?
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Yes, a mix mash of various continental Hussar items in my opinion. Little, if any of it, appears to be British.

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Old 03-08-21, 10:36 PM
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What horse furniture!!!

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Old 05-08-21, 04:26 PM
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Well then. The true Ally Sloper's Cavalry!
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