Original U.S. Spanish-American War Era Army Model 1889 Summer Tropical Sun Helmet by Wm. H. Horstmann for Ridabock & Co. - Size 6 ¾ Martini-Henry Bayonets is a hand written officer's

is a hand written officer's testimonial written by Captain Charles Cotton of H

It retains its ramrod and despite being in storage for over 100 years

The document is extremely worn faded

both fashioned from fire blued steel

Its warmth and durability made it a hit

Original U.S. Spanish-American War Era Army Model 1889 Summer Tropical Sun Helmet by Wm. H. Horstmann for Ridabock & Co. - Size 6 ¾ Martini-Henry Bayonets is a hand written officer'sOriginal 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