Original Pre-WWI U.S. Army Model 1889 Summer Tropical Sun Helmet Antique Cartridge Firearms the B&A name was brought

the B&A name was brought back

Early dirks are very rare since their were only 550 officers in the Continental Navy

This is truly magnificent and a joy to see

silvered buttons

These are similar to the German M35

Original Pre-WWI U.S. Army Model 1889 Summer Tropical Sun Helmet Antique Cartridge Firearms the B&A name was broughtOriginal 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. While often called "Pith Helmets", the U. S. variety was usually made of cork material. This helmet dates to just after the conflict, probably during the first 10 years of the 20th