Original Pre-WWI U.S. Army Model 1889 Summer Tropical Sun Helmet Antique Cartridge Firearms A very interesting Continental

A very interesting Continental

the blade of this example is in excellent polish

The Tunic is the only piece that is named to Major General Ernst Grawe and is 100% authentic to WWII as are the breeches

The wood ship home box measures 24 x 24 x 8 and is nicely marked on the exterior:

The first fuze

Original Pre-WWI U.S. Army Model 1889 Summer Tropical Sun Helmet Antique Cartridge Firearms A very interesting ContinentalOriginal 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. While often called "Pith Helmets", the U. S. variety was usually made of cork material. This helmet dates to just after the conflict, probably during the first 10 years of the 20th