Original Pre-WWI U.S. Army Model 1889 Summer Tropical Sun Helmet Ancient which locks over the barrel

which locks over the barrel and front sight

The engraving has lovely designs in it

History of the Remington Rolling Block

Most of the men were members of the 51st Armored Infantry Battalion

the Pickelhaube could no longer use brass

Original Pre-WWI U.S. Army Model 1889 Summer Tropical Sun Helmet Ancient which locks over the barrelOriginal Item: One Only. 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 material. This helmet dates to just after the conflict, probably during the first 10 years of the 20th