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Funny you should mention wings. I was looking for a armour photo and kept finding stuff about these guys. "The hussars are of course famous for their legendary wings, consisting of feathers fixed to a wooden frame one or a pair being either fixed to the saddle or the backplate. Most treasured were eagle feathers. Various proposals have been put forward for the reasons for their use; from them making a rushing sound in the charge, hardly likely above the general din of battle, or to stop tartar lassoes carting nobles off for a ransom. Most probably, combined with the wild animal skins and lance pennons, their effect was psychological. By increasing the size and magnificence of the horse and rider they made them look more fearsome. "