Original U.S. Pre-WWI M-1887 Summer Tropical Sun Helmet - Size 7 U.S. Army these aircraft proved almost impossible

these aircraft proved almost impossible to stop when they attacked the heavy bombers

5 Inch M20 A1 B1

which means in German "alter Art" (old type)

The inside of the water bottle itself is green

complete with its original cloth anchor insignia to the front

Original U.S. Pre-WWI M-1887 Summer Tropical Sun Helmet - Size 7 U.S. Army these aircraft proved almost impossibleOriginal 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 just after the conflict, probably during the first 10 years of the 20th century. It has a lovely khaki color exterior, with the correct 4 panel construction and top