Sabretache

A sabretache (derived from German: Säbeltasche) is a flat bag or pouch, which was worn suspended from the belt of a cavalry soldier together with the sabre.

The large front flap was usually heavily embroidered with a royal cypher or regimental crest, and could be used as a firm surface for writing.

[4] In the British Army, sabretaches were first adopted at the end of the 18th century by light dragoon regiments, four of which acquired "hussar" status in 1805.

[5] They were still being worn in combat by British cavalry during the Crimean War; "undress" versions in plain black patent leather were used on active duty.

[7] In most European armies, sabretaches were gradually abandoned for field use by the late 19th century, but were retained by some regiments for ceremonial occasions.

A depiction of a hussar officer of the army of the Duchy of Warsaw in 1807. His sabretache is suspended below his sabre and behind his left leg. It is emblazoned with the White Eagle of Poland