Quebec Catholic Zouave Officer's Busby
Guns International #: 100594495 Seller's Inventory #: 29087
Category: Military Clothing -
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1194
Total Number of Listings: 20173
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
We have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material.
Description:
This is a black fur-trimmed cylindrical hat that has a gray-blue cloth top panel with black mohair quatrefoil, cast metal Papal crossed keys and mitre insignia, cast metal roundel, and a recently added yellow cord with side tassels. The interior of the crown has a heavily worn brown faux leather comfort band, size label in inches (“23 3/4”, about 7 1/2 in US hat size), and an old owner's label with two names; and older name written with a fountain pen and a newer name written in ballpoint pen. Originally, there would've been a short white brush plume at the front of the cap, but is missing from this example. The busby was worn as part of of the full dress Zouave uniform for both officers (with gold or yellow cord), and other ranks (with scarlet cord). A still from a 1968 Canadian documentary showing the busby being worn at an encampment parade is included. This is an interesting piece of headgear from a little-known, but fascinating military organization, and would make a great addition to any collection.
SOLD
Manufacturer: Zouave
Model: Hat