Original U.S. Spanish-American War Era Army Model 1889 Summer Tropical Sun Helmet by Wm. H. Horstmann for Ridabock & Co. - Size 7 ⅜ MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The steel scabbard is also

The steel scabbard is also in great shape

The basin was unfortunately folded for many years which stayed that shape after it was completely dried out

Most US aircraft were destroyed by SA-2 surface-to-air missiles or anti-aircraft artillery (AAA)

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Original U.S. Spanish-American War Era Army Model 1889 Summer Tropical Sun Helmet by Wm. H. Horstmann for Ridabock & Co. - Size 7 ⅜ MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The steel scabbard is alsoOriginal 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