American hussar uniform.

[major bill]

This image of an American militia man in uniform has been publish in several books and magazines. I was wondering if anyone has seen any new information on what American militia unit he was in?

It might have a German American militia company uniform because it does sort of have a "German" look to the uniform.

 

[Rusk County Avengers]

The possible black looking uniform, and skull and crossbones insignia is more reminiscent of Prussian uniforms more than anything. But I don't reckon it automatically means German immigrants, as if I'm not mistaken, Prussians were a minority in German nationalities that immigrated to the U.S. so my first thought is Americans copying the Prussians.

I'd like to know what militia unit he's from, if he is indeed from one.

 

[major bill]

Books just say an unknown American Militia company.

 

[ScottMac]

Just a guess...The Georgia Hussars ??
https://georgiainfo.galileo.usg.edu/topics/historical_markers/county/chatham/the-georgia-hussars

 

[major bill]

Just a guess...The Georgia Hussars ??
https://georgiainfo.galileo.usg.edu/topics/historical_markers/county/chatham/the-georgia-hussars

The uniforms worn by the Georgia Hussars are well documented and their uniforms did not look like this.

 

[Rusk County Avengers]

Just a guess...The Georgia Hussars ??
https://georgiainfo.galileo.usg.edu/topics/historical_markers/county/chatham/the-georgia-hussars

I doubt it, this fellas uniform seems a lot different than anything I've seen related to the Georgia Hussars. A new England unit perhaps?

 

[ScottMac]

Major Bill, Thanks for bumping up your other Hussar thread. I think I'm up to speed now.
The German 17th Totenkopf (Death Head) Hussars are worth looking into. That unit went back to the Napoleonic Wars. Maybe this fellow had his uniform patterned after theirs.

 

[ScottMac]

I found this when I googled 'Totenkoff' :
"The primarily Prussian 41st Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry, Mustered in: June 6, 1861-Mustered out: December 9, 1865 wore a skull insignia."

 

[major bill]

I found this when I googled 'Totenkoff' :
"The primarily Prussian 41st Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry, Mustered in: June 6, 1861-Mustered out: December 9, 1865 wore a skull insignia."

Interesting. However, this image would seem to show a mounted militia company.

 

[Virginia II]

I believe it is a NJ militia unit. I found the crossed bones relic hunting as a teenager around Drewrys Bluff in VA. Oddly, I can't find a record of that particular unit being in that area.

 

[major bill]

I believe it is a NJ militia unit. I found the crossed bones relic hunting as a teenager around Drewrys Bluff in VA. Oddly, I can't find a record of that particular unit being in that area.

These skull and cross bones were not unknown in the pre Civil War militias.

 

[observator]

A Georgia Hussar Uniform 1860's???

Georgia Hussar Uniform?

Just bought this uniform. Came from a deceased collector of the Georgia Hussars throughout their history and supposedly is a uniform from that unit. Unsure of era though, whether Civil War or after. Thoughts?

www.usmilitariaforum.com

Was the georgia Richmond Hussars A differnent unit?

[Unidentified soldier of Georgia's Richmond Hussars, part of Cobb's Legion, in Confederate uniform with "RH" insignia on hat Sharps carbine, Adams revolver, and cavalry sword]

1 photograph : hand-colored ambrotype ; plate 108 x 140 mm (half plate format), case 155 x 123 mm.

www.loc.gov

 

[major bill]

I am assuming that Cobb's Legion Calvary Brigade, Richmond Hussars were a different unit. I believe I have a black and white drawing of their uniforms some where .I can see if I can find it.

 

[major bill]

This what I have. Is is drawn by Richard M. Harrison and appear in Never Give Up This Field "Georgia Troops in the Civil War by Thomas G. Rodgers. Thomas G. Rodgers states says They wore black "Hardee" hats with black plumes, army blue jackets with yellow trim, and sky blue pants with yellow trim. Their equipment included the Sharps carbine.."

 

[observator]

A Georgia Hussar Uniform 1860's???

Georgia Hussar Uniform?

Just bought this uniform. Came from a deceased collector of the Georgia Hussars throughout their history and supposedly is a uniform from that unit. Unsure of era though, whether Civil War or after. Thoughts?

www.usmilitariaforum.com

Was the georgia Richmond Hussars A differnent unit?

[Unidentified soldier of Georgia's Richmond Hussars, part of Cobb's Legion, in Confederate uniform with "RH" insignia on hat Sharps carbine, Adams revolver, and cavalry sword]

1 photograph : hand-colored ambrotype ; plate 108 x 140 mm (half plate format), case 155 x 123 mm.

www.loc.gov

Here is a link to another Hussar Unit from Georgia THE EFFINGHAM HUSSARS

The Effingham Hussars: Battery A, 1-118th Field Artillery

By Major William Carraway Historian, Georgia Army National Guard Left: Battery A, 1-118th Field Artillery Regiment in 2014. Right: The Effin...

www.georgiaguardhistory.com