Original Imperial German WWI Child's Uniform Prussian Hussars Regiment Bearskin Busby with Red Bag

Original Item: Only One Available. This period manufactured child size busby Pelzmütze (Fur Cap) made for costume purposes most likely for the son of a Hussar. Busby is of course the English name for the Hungarian prémes csákó ("fur shako") or kucsma, a military head-dress made of fur, originally worn by Hungarian hussars. In its original Hungarian form the busby was a cylindrical fur cap, having a bag of colored cloth hanging from the top. The end of this bag was attached to the right shoulder as a defense against sabre cuts.After this time the size and design were scaled down, and they became much more for looks than for actual protection. This example is very similar to the British Busby used by Hussars, but is definitely German. The exterior bearskin wrap is in excellent condition and the helmet comes with its red slouch bag hanging over the left ear. On the front is a cypher helmet plate with the Prussian Motto MIT GOTT FÜR KÖNIG UND VATERLAND (With God for King and Country, i.e.