Original U.S. Spanish-American War Era M-1887 Cavalry Summer Tropical Sun Helmet Complete With Original Chinstrap - Size 7 British Military Maps The script is situated on

The script is situated on a subtly textured background field and is encircled by the inner and the outer simulated twisted rope borders

It was known to the British as HS (Hun Stuff)

Complete with WWI markings

Dave our radioman did a swell job in bringing us back to the field

displaying his "Lord Cupid" good looks

Original U.S. Spanish-American War Era M-1887 Cavalry Summer Tropical Sun Helmet Complete With Original Chinstrap - Size 7 British Military Maps The script is situated onOriginal 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 around the Spanish American War and Indian Wars period. It has a lovely khaki color exterior, with the correct 4 panel construction and top vent cover which has an