Prussia, Kingdom. A Model 1895 Husaren-Regiment 10 Enlisted Personnel Busby, with Case

(Preußen Husaren Pelzmütze für Mannschaften, mit Etui). A Prussian Model 1895 Husren-Regiment 10 Enlisted personnel busby, constructed of black-dyed seal hair over a hide lining, in turn stretched over a sturdy bamboo frame. The crown is lined with pale red wool from which emanates a kolpak (bag) of identical construction. Two posts emanating from the inside of the canister secure in place an original and fully-intact cord with a toggle. A hollow channel is set into the peak and is inserted with a cockade constructed of padded black and white wool. The busby is flanked on each side by bronze studs which secure in place an original multi-piece chinstrap constructed of a black leather base topped by gilded bronze scales which taper toward the centre, where it closes with a bronze buckle. When not in use, the chinstrap is secured in place behind the cockade. Situated beneath the studs are cockades, with the non-magnetic metal left side painted in a Prussian black-and-white colour scheme, while the magnetic right side is painted in an Imperial red, white, and black motif. Riveted to the peak is a gilded bronze insignia consisting of a banner bearing an inscription of “MIT GOTT FÜR KOENIG UND VATERLAND” (“WITH GOD FOR KING AND FATHERLAND”), measuring 16 cm in width. The interior retains a black leather liner which culminates in six fingers, each perforated at the top with an eyelet through which is looped a drawstring. The crown bears a unit dedication of “HR 10” for Husaren-Regiment 10, above a date of “1915” in white ink. It measures 21 cm (w) x 12.5 cm (h) (exclusive of cockade). Loss of fur consistent with age and wear is evident throughout the exterior, with minor tarnishing and material fatigue also visible to the metal and other textile elements, respectively. The busby remains in an overall very fine condition. It is accompanied by its period original storage case, constructed of a two-piece boiled and blackened leather shell. Both the case and its detachable lid are liner on the interior with padded pale yellow cotton liner. The lid retains partially-intact paper labels, with one bearing a handwritten inscription indicating that the owner was a resident of Berlin. The carrying strap, while retained, has been detached from the lid, which is also missing an additional closure belt, and the shell demonstrates moderate material fatigue. It is in an overall very fine condition.