Original U.S. M-1877 31st Infantry Staff Officers White Plumed Pith Helmet Antique Gun Parts Barrel Length: 4 1/2 inches

Barrel Length: 4 1/2 inches

beautifully tailored and worn with amazing ornate headgear

Very few available

the bayonet used as the prototype for the German 1871 Pioneer Saw back

He also assisted the bombardier in locating the target

Original U.S. M-1877 31st Infantry Staff Officers White Plumed Pith Helmet Antique Gun Parts Barrel Length: 4 1/2 inchesOriginal Item: One Only. Dating from just before the Spanish American War of the 1890s, this is a White plumed Dress Helmet from a Staff officer in the 31st Infantry Regiment. It has an elaborate helmet front plate (badge) depicting a stand of arms, lances and Cannons with the U. S. Eagle over a circle displaying the Regiments numeral of 31. It also still has the original paper size label marked 7 on the leather liner band, and the adjusting string is