Original Imperial German Prussian Death's Head 1st Life Hussars Officers Opossum Fur Busby Antique Cartridge Firearms Offered in fine collector's condition

Offered in fine collector's condition

It also is stamped H Q 4 5 on the spine of the butt stock

This is a genuine Union cavalry trooper's curved M-1860 saber

so we cannot determine the maker or date

A small piece of Victorian Officer's essential equipment

Original Imperial German Prussian Death's Head 1st Life Hussars Officers Opossum Fur Busby Antique Cartridge Firearms Offered in fine collector's conditionOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have a fantastic Imperial German Death's Head 1st Life Hussars Regimental Busby or Pelzmtze (Fur Cap), intended for officers. These differed from the EM NCO versions both due to the addition of chin scales, as well as the overall quality of the fittings. Also, the fur covering was upgraded, originally being otter fur in the 19th century, and moving to Opossum fur in the early 20th century, when this example