Original U.S. Spanish-American War Era Army Model 1889 Summer Tropical Sun Helmet by Wm. H. Horstmann for Ridabock & Co. - Size 6 ¾ Martini-Henry Bayonets is a hand written officer's

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Its warmth and durability made it a hit

Company itself was not dissolved until 1920

Original U.S. Spanish-American War Era Army Model 1889 Summer Tropical Sun Helmet by Wm. H. Horstmann for Ridabock & Co. - Size 6 ¾ Martini-Henry Bayonets is a hand written officer'sOriginal 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