Original U.S. Indian Wars Musician’s M-1881 Blue Cloth Spiked Pith Helmet - Scarce Russian Air Force Below this is serial number

Below this is serial number 4857

probably around a 56cm

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Theodor Dicke of Lüdenscheid

Original U.S. Indian Wars Musician’s M-1881 Blue Cloth Spiked Pith Helmet - Scarce Russian Air Force Below this is serial numberOriginal Item. Only One Available. Much like our European cousins in the 1880s, the U. S. Army started to adopt 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. This is not the type of helmet that was worn in the field, but instead one intended for use with the "dress" uniform for ceremonial occasions. It is