1870 Brandenburg Hussar - Overcoat buttons

[BESPJL]

Hi all,

I wonder if anyone can help me in finding if the buttons of the overcoat for these gents were metal or clothed, brass or white metal?

Thanks.

Cheers.

 

[gordy]

Paulo maybe this helps:

Here or Google Books

 

[BESPJL]

Thanks Gordy.

Unfortunately they don't seem to answer my question because all of them are referring to the buttons of the tunic (I've that Osprey book). None of the sites I've searched talks about the buttons on the black-grey overcoat they have for cold weather. There's a photo in the Osprey book that might clarify my doubt but since it's black and white I'm not capable of identifying the material they're made of and the color.

Chee4rs.

 

[gordy]

Thanks Gordy.

Unfortunately they don't seem to answer my question because all of them are referring to the buttons of the tunic (I've that Osprey book). None of the sites I've searched talks about the buttons on the black-grey overcoat they have for cold weather. There's a photo in the Osprey book that might clarify my doubt but since it's black and white I'm not capable of identifying the material they're made of and the color.

Chee4rs.

I understand (tunic versus overcoat) can you upload a picture of the coat ? That might help in identifying the style and cut.

 

[BESPJL]

Gordy,

here is the pic.

Thanks.

 

[billyturnip]

Paolo, I'm a little confused, the title of your thread says you're looking for the overcoat buttons for a Brandenburg Hussar but the photo is of a Prussian Guard Dragoon. Which one are we looking for?

Roger.

 

[BESPJL]

Hi Roger,

Thanks.

I've posted a pic of a dragoon because I thought that the buttons were made of the same material although they may be not of the same color.
If I'm wrong forgive this poor soul for this error

Cheers

 

[billyturnip]

Ok Paulo, now I've got it.

On page 15 of MAA 416 (opposite the Dragoon photo you posted) it says of the Dragoon greatcoat "buttons were of regimental colour". I think it would be safe to assume Hussar greatcoats were the same, in this case white metal for the Brandenburg Hussars.
Sometimes you just have to throw caution to the wind and take an educated guess.

Roger

 

[Michaelminiatures]

Hello,
The buttons of the greatcoat (paletot) are silvered or white, this is correct for all Imperial German Hussar regiments including (example) 17th Hussars even though the 17th tunics had gold or yellow buttons.

 

[billyturnip]

Sometimes you just have to throw caution to the wind and take an educated guess.

Roger

Until someone knows the answer comes along, good call Mike.

Roger.

 

[Mike Stevens]

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