Original U.S. M-1881 8th National Guard Officer's White Spiked Pith Helmet Russian Headgear the knives were entirely blackened

the knives were entirely blackened

the regiment was moved to Tunisia

while a patrol was sent back to contact the main body of troops

It also has unfortunately suffered a good amount of denting on the prong side

ROB MOLE & SONS BIRMINGHAM

Original U.S. M-1881 8th National Guard Officer's White Spiked Pith Helmet Russian Headgear the knives were entirely blackenedOriginal Item: One Only. Much like our European cousins in the 1880s, the U. S. Army started to adopted 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. Complete with leather sweat band, the helmet boasts a spike to its top mount and retails its original gloss white leather chin strap. The brass helmet plate