A shako for officers of the 5th Hussars Regiment, according to the regulation of 1810. Large, black felt body (crescent-shaped crack on the front). Adjustable head band and visor of black leather with tooled decoration. Brass chinscales on embossed star rosettes. Rhomboidal, embossed emblem according to the regulation of 1812 with the number "5". Leather cockade and plume (pompon is missing). Leather sweatband and linen lining. Band leather and sweatband somewhat chapped. Traces of age and usage. The 5th Hussars Regiment fought in the following battles: Eylau, ,
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