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Illustrations of Ottomans circa 1790 in

Costumes Turcs
Vol. I Folio 53. Alay çavuşu

Image source: Osmanlı kıyafet albümleri (1770-1810) by Nurdan Küçükhasköylü
Alai-Tchaus

Painting (watercolour). Folio 53 from an album showing Turkish costume. Alay çavuşu, a colonel of the ushers or heralds, who saw to the discipline and protocol during meetings of the Imperial Council and who served on embassies and as couriers. He is carrying a çevgân or jingling johnny, an instrument which was always carried before the Grand Vizier, It has the appearance of a military ensign, but is composed of many small bells strung on cords which are attached to a staff. He is wearing a dark blue blouse with gold stripes and large cuffs. His belt is fastened by two round metal disks. Wide pink trousers to below the knee. Wearing the kâtibî kavuk with a green cap. He was the leader and marshal of the procession on state occasions.

Compare: 60 Alaï tchavouch : homme qui précède le Vizir, responsable du protocole vis à vis du Pacha, lors des audiences. man who precedes the Vizier, responsible for protocol vis-à-vis the Pasha, during audiences. in: Monnier's album: Costumes Orientaux, Bourg-en-Bresse, Ms 65