Lot 17
Dress uniform of Squadron A of the New York Hussars, organized ca. 1884 as an independent troop of cavalry. Squadron A began in 1884 from 18 wealthy members. These young gentlemen had great interest in equestrian sport who formed themselves into a political club and then as an exclusive troop cavalry group called the "New York Hussars". They adopted fancy blue uniforms and headgear for ceremonial purposes that mimicked Eurasian fashions dating back to the Napoleonic and Crimean Wars. In effort to become more professional and militarized, they extended membership to Captain Charles F. Roe, twenty-year veteran of the US Army Cavalry, who inspired its membership with the cavalry spirit and military discipline. His efforts were successful to the point that in 1889 fifty-three men were mustered into the New York State National Guard as Squadron A, becoming the first cavalry arm of the Guard of the Empire State. Many volunteered during the Spanish-American War; during WWI 796 members served; and in January 1941 the Squadron was federalized as the 101st Cavalry code named "Wingfoot".
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