Original Imperial German Late 19th Century Hussar Regiment Visor Cap Category_Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts and show little wear

and show little wear

we determined that by noticing that the stock pin on the spring had not been trimmed for the stock

This pattern Read was designed to be fired from the 3-inch wrought iron (ordnance) rifle having seven lands and grooves

so this helmet definitely saw service

Original Imperial German Late 19th Century Hussar Regiment Visor Cap Category_Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts and show little wearOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of an Imperial German Hussars Visor Cap (Schirmmtze), in the late 19th century colors. The cap constructed of a Ponceaurot (poppy red) crown, and a goldgelb (Golden yellow) velvet cap band. The Cavalry regiments, such as Hussars, had a very proud and storied history, so each had different colors for their visor caps. We unfortunately have not been able to identify which precise Hussar