Original U.S. Indian Wars Cavalry M-1881 Blue Cloth Spiked Pith Helmet With Plume by United Hatters of North America Price_$-030 - $50 Attached to III Amphibious Force

Attached to III Amphibious Force

The solid nickel scabbard fittings look great matching the crossguards in color and wear

and exhibits a slightly peppery look from scattered fine rust pitting

Ideal for a collection

Original U.S. Indian Wars Cavalry M-1881 Blue Cloth Spiked Pith Helmet With Plume by United Hatters of North America Price_$-030 - $50 Attached to III Amphibious ForceOriginal Item: One Only. 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. While often referred to as "pith helmets" in the broad sense, it was made from cork, like many European variants, such as the Wolseley pattern used by the British.