VERY RARE RUSSIAN IMPERIAL 2nd HUSSAR REGIMENT BUSBY, HAT, 1890
Russian Imperial 2nd Hussar REGIMENT busby. Large brass '2' on the green kolpack. High relief 2 inches (5 cm) silver starburst badge with a Russian colors rosette in the center. Age darkened massive intertwined silver bullion cords extending from the right-side button (silver Czarist eagle) along the lower front to the left top side - from which two silver bullion "pancakes"/5" tassels are suspended. Black satin - like lining. Shows some wear. Circa 1890.
CONDITION: Very good for age. The item is described to the best of our knowledge. Please refer to pictures and email with any questions.
DIMENSIONS: 8 1/2 x 7 inches (22 x 18 cm).
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HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago Hussar REGIMENT busby were sold on Live Auctioneers for $15,000 (10 years ago) and $16,000 (7 years ago) - please see the screenshots.
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WIKIPEDIA: Hussars were first recorded in Russia as groups of irregulars in the mid-17th century. Under Peter I this class of light cavalry began to serve as organized REGIMENTs on a semi-permanent basis. Hussar REGIMENTs remained a conscious element of the Imperial Russian Army until the Revolution of 1917.

HISTORY: An interesting historical detail: the Hussar uniform in the Russian Army has always been bright and elegant. This was one of the factors in the popularity of service in the Hussar regiments. Once the Russian Tsar Paul 1 canceled the bright and popular Hussar uniform and, by decree, introduced a simple and nondescript uniform for the Hussars of the officer corps, similar to a soldier's uniform. The hussars began to leave the service en masse. This is a historical fact and it shows how the Hussars loved and were proud of their shape.

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