Original U.S. Spanish-American War Era Army Model 1889 Summer Tropical Sun Helmet - Dated 1899 Snider Rifle Parts It served as an agency

It served as an agency to help mitigate the effects of unemployment on the German economy

and a 101st Airborne Division patch on the left shoulder also with correct wartime stitching

a belt buckle

so definitely it was never meant for use

It is complete with reproduction officers Prussian (black and white) and German National Colors (red white and black) kokarden (cockades) around the chin strap lugs

Original U.S. Spanish-American War Era Army Model 1889 Summer Tropical Sun Helmet - Dated 1899 Snider Rifle Parts It served as an agencyOriginal Item: One Only. This is a fantastic Spanish American war era sun helmet with very light staining present, a rarity! 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