Original British Early 20th Century 3rd Hussars Uniform Set – Dolman Jacket and Trousers Original Items

Original Item: Only One Available. The dolman entered Western culture via Hungary starting in the sixteenth and continuing on into the nineteenth centuries where Hungarian hussars developed it into an item of formal military dress uniform. The jacket was cut tight and short, and decorated with passementerie throughout. Under this was worn an embroidered shirt that was cut tightly to the waist and beneath which the shirt flared out into a skirt that sometimes reached nearly to the knee in the csakora-style. A decorated saber or sword hung from a barrel sash around the waist. The elaborate style of dress came to reflect cultural values with regard to romantic military patriotism. A second garment called a pelisse was frequently worn over it: a similar coat but with fur trimming, most often worn slung over the left shoulder with the sleeves (if any) hanging loose.

We believe this Dolman to be an early 20th Century used example. The uniform itself is very attractive in appearance and does appear to be complete with all buttons. These types of uniforms are tricky as they were worn by both enlisted and officers with very few differences such as the types of adornments and epaulets. There are various names and markings present on the inside of the coat as well as the trousers, which is not uncommon. There are moth nips present as well as staining, but nothing that subtracts from the beauty.

Comes more than ready for further research and display.

Approximate Measurements
Collar to shoulder: 10”
Shoulder to sleeve: 24”
Shoulder to shoulder: 16.5”
Chest width: 20”
Waist width: 17”
Hip width: 17”
Front length: 22.5″

Pants:
Waist: 15.5″
Inseam: 33″