Colback (hat) explained

The colback, or busby, is a fur headpiece of Turkish origin. It was worn by officers and elite companies of hussars and chasseurs in the French army during the French Directory and the First French Empire, under Napoleon I.[1] It often had a plume in front.[2]

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References

  1. Book: Zieseniss, Charles Otto. The Age of Napoleon: costume from Revolution to Empire, 1789-1815. Le Bourhis. Katell. Metropolitan Museum of Art. 1989. 0870995707. New York. 196. 20391889.
  2. Book: Lewandowski, Elizabeth J.. The complete costume dictionary. 9780810840041. 2011. Lanham, Maryland. 694238143. 70.

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