Original Imperial German Pre-WWI Hussar Cavalry Regiment Nr. 3 Red Attila Tunic
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic pre-war Atilla, as worn by a member of an Imperial German Hussar regiment. There are no requirement identifiers on the tunic, just number 1 buttons on the shoulders. The attila is an elaborately braided Hungarian shell-jacket or short coat, decorated with lace and knots. Historically it was part of the uniform of the Hungarian cavalry known as hussars (or huszárs). It was a part of the everyday wear of rural men as well as members of the nobility and officials.
The attila was made in many styles and many colors including black, gray, blue, green, red and white. Some of these overlapped with the Turkish dolman. The origins of the attila are believed to go back to the 16th century when Hungarians adopted the practice of wearing their short coats slung on one shoulder. When worn in this fashion the jacket was often referred to as a pelisse. In cold or wet weather the attila could be buttoned across the chest and worn as a conventional jacket.
This is a beautiful Imperial German pre-1914 red wool tunic with stand-up collar. Silver bullion frogging. Toggle buttons, bullion piping on sleeve and back. Interior lining with inside left breast pocket. Minor wear and scattered moth holes. This particular tunic is red with white/silver braiding, identifying this as being for Regiment Nr.3.
Ready for display.
Approximate Measurements:-
Collar to shoulder: 8"
Shoulder to sleeve: 25”
Shoulder to shoulder: 14"
Chest width: 18”
Waist: 15"
Hip: 17.5"
Front length: 26"
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