Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Artillery Officer M-1881 Blue Cloth Spiked Pith Helmet With Plume Spanish Military Equipment Prisoner of war: 266

Prisoner of war: 266

Chenango arrived at Espiritu Santo on 7 April

Fully adjustable German Y Straps making these perfect for any WWII display or re-enactment

The scabbard is straight throughout and very good original black enamel paint

with a 5 7/8" blade

Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Artillery Officer M-1881 Blue Cloth Spiked Pith Helmet With Plume Spanish Military Equipment Prisoner of war: 266Original Item: One Only. 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. While often referred to as "pith helmets" in the broad sense, it was made from cork, like many European variants, such as the Wolseley pattern used by the British.