Original U.S. Pre-WWI M-1887 Summer Tropical Sun Helmet - Size 7 Japanese Replica A very fine item here

A very fine item here

In 1798 They were renamed as the 14th (The Duchess of York's Own) Regiment of (Light) Dragoons

PFC Arthur C

He was also at Waterloo with Wellesley

The wooden handle shows only light to moderate use

Original U.S. Pre-WWI M-1887 Summer Tropical Sun Helmet - Size 7 Japanese Replica A very fine item hereOriginal 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