Original Spanish-American War Spanish Colonial Puerto Rico Officer’s Sun Helmet Model 1894 Plate with Inscription Russian Air Force and did not make very

and did not make very many

69 smooth bore

However it is also marked Konstruktion Rheinmetall - Borsig

has been described as "revolutionary"

Original Spanish-American War Spanish Colonial Puerto Rico Officer’s Sun Helmet Model 1894 Plate with Inscription Russian Air Force and did not make veryOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a fantastic artifact of the Spanish American War, certainly brought back by an American soldier. These helmet plates were coveted by Americans as war souvenirs and were often taken by American officers. The plate measures 2 x 4 and the red and gold painted cockade at the top retains much of its paint though there is some loss at the raised portions. The original attachment prong is retained on the reverse,