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COMPAGNIA DEGLI USSARI - SALPI'S SHOW-ROOM
First of all: why did we choose the name "Compagnia degli Ussari" (Hussar's Company)? First of all because Salpi has strong "sentimental bonds" with Hungary and has always been fascinated by the figures of these brave militaries. But who are the Hussars?
A bit of history...
Hussar refers to a number of types of light cavalry created in Hungary in the 15th century and used throughout Europe and in Latin America since the 18th century. Some modern military units retain the title 'hussar' for reasons of tradition.
During the 18th and 19th centuries hussars were raised by a number of European armies as light horse. A type of irregular light horsemen was already well established by the 15th century in medieval Hungary. Probably the word is derived from the Hungarian word of húsz meaning twenty, suggesting that hussar regiments were originally composed of twenty men. Matthias Corvinus, later king of Hungary, is unanimously accepted as the creator of these troops. Initially they fought in small bands, but were reorganized into larger, trained, formations during the reign of King Matthias I Corvinus of Hungary. So the first Hussar regiments were the light cavalry of the Black Army of Hungary. Under his command the hussars took part in the war against the Ottoman Empire in 1485 and proved successful against the Turkish Spahis as well as against Bohemians and Poles.
Hussar armament varied over time. Until the 1600s it included a cavalry sabre, lance, long wooden shield and, optionally, light metal armour or simple leather vest. Their usual form of attack was to make a rapid charge in compact formation against enemy infantry or cavalry units. Polish heavy hussars were much more heavily-armed. Apart from the sabre and the lance, they were usually also equipped with two pistols, a small rounded shield and koncerz, a long (up to 2 metres) stabbing sword used in charge when the lance was broken.
The colourful military uniforms of hussars from 1700 onwards were inspired by the prevailing Hungarian fashions of the day. The Hussars of Central and Western Europe in the 18th and 19th century were typically armed with a curved sabre, one or two pistols carried in holsters at the front of the saddle and a carbine.
After horse cavalry became obsolete, hussar units were generally converted to armoured units, though retaining their traditional titles. Hussar regiments still exist today, in the British Army, the French Army, the Swedish Army ,the Dutch Army and the Canadian Forces.
Source: http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ussaro
So, from the history of the Magyar traditions, we start dealing with the passion for quality of life and the good taste typical of the most famous "Made in Italy", elements that distinguish Salpi for 60 years.
Down quilts, pillows, decorative cushions, handmade textiles for the house, all padded exclusively with Salpi's down and feather.
Guaranteed, washed, sterilized and non-allergic.
