Austrian Seven Years War Hussars

[T13A]

Hi

I've just started to paint up a unit of Austrian Seven Years War hussars and noticed that attached to the horse's harness there are a number of what looks like 'tassels' shaped a bit like a fan. I can't find any information or reference to them in my usual sources such as the Kronoskaf website or the uniform books that I have. Can anybody help me out in terms of what colours they might have been i.e. the same as the uniform or uniform facing colour?

many thanks

Cheers Paul

[clibinarium]

If they are what I think you mean they are leather tassels hanging from the harnesses? Probably should be black, or whatever colour you are painting the leatherwork.

[Westmarcher]

I agree. I've painted mine black in accordance with the Hussar Trooper illustrated in Osprey's The Austrian army 1740-80 (1) Cavalry which itself is based on a painting by a contemporary of the era, David Morier. Here's an example of one of his paintings:-

https://www.rct.uk/collection/406844/private-regiment-of-hussars-nadasdy

[T13A]

That will be them!

many thanks Clib and Westmarcher.

Cheers Paul

[Leman]

Terrific illustration, thanks for posting.