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Caption: Lieutenant, 4th Regiment of Cavalry, circa 1880-1890

The 4th Regiment of Cavalry were an Eastern Ontario militia unit with headquarters at Prescott. In 1892 they became the 4th Hussars. Most Canadian cavalry regiments at this time wore uniforms similar to those worn by Britain's 13th Hussars. The blue tunic and breeches were worn with gold lace for officers (such as the lieutenant shown here) or yellow lace for other ranks. The facings were buff - often so pale as to be nearly white. However, the headdress of the Canadian units was often limited to a white pith helmet or blue pill-box cap. Reconstruction by Barry Rich. (Parks Canada)