Model 1895 Preußen
Husaren Regt Nr. 10 Pelzmütze (Busby)
 
 
Model 1895 Preußen Husaren Mannschaften (Other Ranks) Pelzmütze (Busby) for Magdebugisches Husaren-Regiment Nr.10 IV. Armee-Korps. The Pelzmütze is made from black-dyed seal hair and remains in superb condition. The Model 1891 posts for the chinscales are correctly curved for Mounted-Troops and correctly backed with leather washers.
 
A view of the gilt Husaren Mannschaften (Other Ranks) "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 four different Husaren Regiments.
 
 
The dark pink Kolpak (wool bag) which hangs on the left side of the Pelzmütze was only worn by Husaren Regt Nr. 10 . The original Fangschnur (securing cord) is correctly attached and looped with a toggle.
 
 
The Pelzmütze body is a very tight black-dyed seal hide stretched over a frame of bamboo on the upper half and of corrugated stiffened burlap on the lower half.
 
 
The liner of issued M1891 Pelzmütze were very distinctive being heavy 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.