Original U.S. Indian Wars Musician’s M-1881 Blue Cloth Spiked Pith Helmet - Scarce Antique Percussion Firearms stamped with the INLAND Company

stamped with the INLAND Company logo

which has a very large gun industry

with a lot of surface oxidation on the scabbard and blade

There is also a CROWNED BROAD ARROW over what looks to be an 1806 date on the right side of the stock just over the lock plate

AF 43- 05553

Original U.S. Indian Wars Musician’s M-1881 Blue Cloth Spiked Pith Helmet - Scarce Antique Percussion Firearms stamped with the INLAND CompanyOriginal Item. Only One Available. Much like our European cousins in the 1880s, the U. S. Army started to adopt spiked pith helmets, often in white, with all brass mounts and occasionally plumes. These saw active service in the Spanish American War of 1898 especially in the tropical climate in Cuba. This is not the type of helmet that was worn in the field, but instead one intended for use with the "dress" uniform for ceremonial occasions. It is