Fusiliers Busby 1866

[mooke07]

Hi all,

A Fusiliers busby which replaced the shako in 1866. QVC Fusiliers busby badge.

Regards Dean.

[Graham Stewart]

Originally Posted by mooke07

Hi all,

A Fusiliers busby which replaced the shako in 1866. QVC Fusiliers busby badge.

Regards Dean.

As far as I'm aware, this item of head dress is referred to as a fur cap and not a busby. Busbies complete with busby bags are a cavalry item.

[Ben Waterhouse]

Originally Posted by Graham Stewart

As far as I'm aware, this item of head dress is referred to as a fur cap and not a busby. Busbies complete with busby bags are a cavalry item.

Isn't a fusilier cap made with sealskin and therefore named busby?

[Tigerlily]

I think Graham is right I've always been taught refer to it as a fur cap, the definition of a busby is here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busby

Alli

[mooke07]

I throw myself at your feet oh learned ones ! Busby was written on the back and I captioned accordingly. I stand corrected, forgiveness sought, cheers Dean.

[Ben Waterhouse]

Originally Posted by Tigerlily

I think Graham is right I've always been taught refer to it as a fur cap, the definition of a busby is here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busby

Alli

Thanks TL, ours were called Bearskin Caps so that follows.