Original U.S. Spanish-American War Era Army Model 1889 Summer Tropical Sun Helmet by Wm. H. Horstmann for Ridabock & Co. - Size 7 ⅜ MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly a Sailor of the U

a Sailor of the U

The original felt blade buffer is present but heavily degraded

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The basin was unfortunately folded for many years which stayed that shape after it was completely dried out

Original U.S. Spanish-American War Era Army Model 1889 Summer Tropical Sun Helmet by Wm. H. Horstmann for Ridabock & Co. - Size 7 ⅜ MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly a Sailor of the UOriginal Item: One Only. This is a fantastic Spanish American war era sun helmet with very light staining present, a rarity! Much like our European cousins in the 1880s, the U. S. Army started to adopt sun helmets, especially for use during the hot summer months. These saw active service in the Spanish American War of 1898, especially in the tropical climate in Cuba. While often called "Pith Helmets", the U. S. variety was usually made of cork