Buff coat

Koller ( from the French collier ), regionally also called Goller, as much as the neck collar; in the 16th and 17th centuries, a garment in particular of leather, except the neck which also covered the upper body.

In Prussia a special tunic particular the cuirassiers of white Kirsey, similar to the tunic. The Koller had a same-colored collar and epaulettes, depending on the regiment with different colored cuffs, trimmings, advances and collar flaps. In addition, the tunic was worn. The Koller to parades, to " dress uniform " etc.

The regiments of the Prussian No. 1 to 6 hunters on horseback wearing a tantrum from gray-green cloth with bright green epaulettes and cuffs, along with his tunic.

Source

• Brockhaus ' Little Conversation Dictionary, Fifth Edition, Volume 1, Leipzig 1911., P 988

• Military Uniform