Original U.S. Spanish-American War Era Army Model 1889 Summer Tropical Sun Helmet by WM. Horstmann - Dated 1899 Category_Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts 20 equipped 12th and 98th

20 equipped 12th and 98th Sentais

The barrel and frame bear matching serial number 116468

as it was considered light weight at 22 kg

but in reality supported the Nationalists against the Spanish Republicans

Original U.S. Spanish-American War Era Army Model 1889 Summer Tropical Sun Helmet by WM. Horstmann - Dated 1899 Category_Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts 20 equipped 12th and 98thOriginal 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