Busby plume
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Feather
Measurements
165 mm (H)
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Cragside, Northumberland
NT 1229534.1.2
Caption
It is thought this Hussar Officer’s busby was probably worn by one of the Northumberland Hussars. The regiment was initially known as the Northumberland and Newcastle Volunteer Cavalry when it was formed in 1819. Its main purpose was to deal with the rebellious Northumberland and Durham miners, dockers and keelmen. In 1876 the regiment changed its name to the Northumberland (Hussars) Yeomanry Cavalry and was involved in the Boer War in 1900. By the time of the First World War it had been incorporated into the Territorial Army and saw action in Ypres. Today the Regiment is known as the Queen’s Own Yeomanry and has been actively involved in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Summary
Hussar officer's busby (.1) and plume (.2) with metal chinstrap, probably Northumberland Hussars ; with red cloth busby bag (.3). See also CRA/T/349.7.
Provenance
Armstrong collection. Transferred by the Treasury to The National Trust in 1977 via the National Land Fund, aided by 3rd Baron Armstrong of Bamburgh and Cragside (1919 - 1987).