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MODEL 1889 US ARMY SUMMER HELMET – VERY NICE SPECIMEN:  One of the classic pieces of Indian War headgear, this Model 1889 US Army Summer Helmet has survived in very good condition.  Probably best known for their issue to the soldiers in the Southwest during the Apache Wars, in fact these helmets eventually saw wide distribution throughout the army’s installations during the summer months as a standard issue in order to give the soldiers some relief from their heavy and hot woolen headwear.  

The body of this helmet still retains its full shape with no damage or crushing to the crown or the brim, and the top vent is present.  The outer cotton khaki covering is intact with no wear spots or tears, all of the seams are intact and the material is overall clean with a minimal amount of discoloration due to wearing, age and storage.  The front of the helmet is stenciled in ink “53”, likely a unit applied inventory number as these helmets were issued as company controlled equipment rather than as a personal uniform issue item.  The inner lining of crown is in very good condition with no wear or tears.  The green lining on the underside of the brim is complete, with only some minor thread surface wear from wearing and handling.  The leather sweat band is likewise in very good condition with only light evidence of wear and sweat staining.  All of the cork mounting discs are present, as is the small round size label at the back of the band and the two brass chin strap hooks.  The inside of the sweat band still retains the legible ink stamped maker and contract information indicating this helmet was produced by the Horstmann Company under the contract of March, 1889.   

This is a very nice example of one of the more unusual pieces of US Army headwear from the Indian War and Spanish American War periods.   (0902)  $350   

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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