Original 19th Century European Hussar Officer’s Pelisse British Flare Guns Woodworth claimed to have shot

Woodworth claimed to have shot down three: "Two planes were seen to burst into flames

and the sling and its attachment inside the butt can be seen

using the belt loops and D-ring attached to the back

in light of the fall of France

Original 19th Century European Hussar Officer’s Pelisse British Flare Guns Woodworth claimed to have shotOriginal Item: Only one available. The style of uniform incorporating the pelisse originated with the Hussar mercenaries of Hungary in the 17th Century. As this type of light cavalry unit became popular in Western Europe, so too did their dress. In the 19th century pelisses were in use throughout most armies in Europe, and even some in North and South America. In appearance the pelisse was characteristically a very short and extremely tight fitting