Polish, Hungarian or Ottoman Turkish. During the 18th and early 19th century, the Ottoman Empire struggled to maintain its hold on conquered territories and against the Eastern European powers, Russia, Poland/Lithuania, Hungary and Austria. Whereas the armies of northern and Western Europe relied primarily on infantry, battle in the East was primarily mounted with hussars of all nations embracing the Turkish model of colorful uniforms with sword, mace, axe and hammer.  This is a mail shirt worn under the uniform to protect the upper body and worn by both European and Turkish hussars. It is 26” high of fine shear cut (not crimp cut) butted links. The back is raised to accommodate the saddle and the neck back and under arms are relieved for mobility. The bottom has two rows of copper links stopping 2” short of the front opening. As it was protected by the uniform, it is in fine preservation with no losses that we could find. Mannequin not included.