Original U.S. Late 19th Century New York Hussars Squadron A Astrakhan Busby Hat by Warnock Uniform Co. Books & Films with the paint and uniform

with the paint and uniform showing minimal signs of wear and tear

Similar to the men

This example is maker marked ERMA-ERFURT on the left side of the frame

but those on top had glass doors

Original U.S. Late 19th Century New York Hussars Squadron A Astrakhan Busby Hat by Warnock Uniform Co. Books & Films with the paint and uniformOriginal Item. Only One Available. This busby was part of the dress uniform of Squadron A of the New York Hussars, organized in 1885 as an independent troop of cavalry (National Guard New York, 1889). This is a bell crown busby with black astrakhan fur and yellow wool top with point folded over and secured with a button on the right side. Gilded metal crossed saber insignia and black velvet covered oval device with embroidered "A" attached in front;