Original British Royal Horse Artillery Officer Busby Fur Helmet with Long Gold Body Line Flags & Signs note the extra front window

note the extra front window panels

The Revolutionary and Civil Wars had some use of unit insignia but it was never coordinated in any official government/military capacity

with just a bit of fraying from the belt buckle

There are 5 possible markings:

This wonderful example has a main body that measures 15 inches by 7 1/2 inches when unfolded

Original British Royal Horse Artillery Officer Busby Fur Helmet with Long Gold Body Line Flags & Signs note the extra front windowOriginal Item: Only One Available. Genuine Synthetic Fur Bearskin Helmet used by the Royal Horse Artillery (RHA) ever since the time of the charge of the light brigade in the 1850s. Helmet features a symbolic right side Red Bag and a Long Gold Body Line which was worn by Officers in The Royal Horse Artillery (RHA). This body line has a square round cord with a swivel clip on the end. Offered in very good to excellent condition. Size US 7 1 4 (58cm).