This horse, with its leopardskin and crimson shabraque, was possibly that of an English or Hanoverian officer, circa 1840-60. This shabraque is of the Royal Gloucester Hussars. Similar shabraques were sold from the Royal House of Hanover, Schloss Marienburg, Sotheby's house sale, 5-15 October 2005, ninth day's sale, lots 3748-3760.