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 with an intact functional ejector

with an intact functional ejector

It used the molded rubber facepiece from the M2A2 mask with the addition of an interior anti-fogging nosecup

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 with an intact functional ejectorOriginal 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