US Military 1898 Indian War Mounted Service Cavalry Scout Parade Helmet M1881

Description

For sale is an original Indian War cavalry scout dress/parade helmet. This is a black felt cavalry pattern helmet. It has brass buttons embossed with the crossed swords of the cavalry on the sides. On the front is a cast brass Army Eagle and Shield insignia. The helmet has a white and red horse hair plume indicating a member of the scouts and is edged in patent leather with a russet leather sweatband on the inside. See pictures for best description. This information is what we have found to the best of our ability and may not be totally accurate.
Details:
Manufactured by Win. H. Horstmann & Co. in Philadelphia.
Contracted on March 4th 1898
Size 7 1/8
We do have more of these available, please see our other listings for other colors and designations
Location
Hemet S3 Box A