Original U.S. Spanish-American War Era Army Model 1889 Summer Tropical Sun Helmet - Dated 1899 Russian Artwork & Posters green based with the green/gold

green based with the green/gold herring bone patter and single gilt pip to each with administration eagle pin

probably the best example we have ever seen

Features include a woodribbed gripped

though sometimes Walter Clément of Belgium

fishing supplies and water purification methods

Original U.S. Spanish-American War Era Army Model 1889 Summer Tropical Sun Helmet - Dated 1899 Russian Artwork & Posters green based with the green/goldOriginal 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