Original U.S. Spanish-American War Era M-1887 Cavalry Summer Tropical Sun Helmet Complete With Original Chinstrap - Size 7 British Military Maps Blade trade marked with the

Blade trade marked with the double stag head logo as well as "K & Co"

The script is situated on a subtly textured background field and is encircled by the inner and the outer simulated twisted rope borders

Complete with WWI markings

red and green rayon ribbon

Dave our radioman did a swell job in bringing us back to the field

Original U.S. Spanish-American War Era M-1887 Cavalry Summer Tropical Sun Helmet Complete With Original Chinstrap - Size 7 British Military Maps Blade trade marked with theOriginal Item: One Only. 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. This helmet dates to around the Spanish American War and Indian Wars period. It has a lovely khaki color exterior, with the correct 4 panel construction and top vent cover which has an