Original U.S. Spanish-American War Era Army Model 1889 Summer Tropical Sun Helmet - Dated 1899 Russian Artwork & Posters though sometimes Walter Clément of

though sometimes Walter Clément of Belgium

fishing supplies and water purification methods

Features include a woodribbed gripped

and was painted long ago to prevent rust

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Original U.S. Spanish-American War Era Army Model 1889 Summer Tropical Sun Helmet - Dated 1899 Russian Artwork & Posters though sometimes Walter Clément ofOriginal 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