Original Imperial German Prussian Death's Head 1st Life Hussars Officers Opossum Fur Busby Antique Cartridge Firearms also known at eh p44

also known at eh p44 or Pattern 1944

One side of the model is slightly whiter from exposure to sunlight

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

Offered in fine collector's condition

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

Original Imperial German Prussian Death's Head 1st Life Hussars Officers Opossum Fur Busby Antique Cartridge Firearms also known at eh p44Original 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