TRADITIONS CAPILAIRES OF THE RIDERS Cadenettes In the light cavalry, the traditional hairstyle included: Two plaits which came down(fell) on each side from the face, in front of ears. These attributes, called at first mustaches took the name of cadenettes at the beginning of the XVIIth century, of Honoré d Alberts name, Lord of Cadenet, brother of the duke of Luynes; The tail, the double mat(braid) falling on the nape of the neck or she(it) was gathered(combined) with generally a small wooden buffer(stamp) in the environment(middle). This custom had a practical function(office): she(it) protected cheeks and nape of the neck of the rider against the knocks of size of the sabre.
Posted on: Fri, 26 Dec 2014 12:18:02 +0000
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