Original U.S. M-1881 White Spiked Pith Helmet - Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage The blade measures 32 inches

The blade measures 32 inches in length

Original Item: The P-1853

The interior of the jacket is excellent with no apparent signs of age

30-06 Springfield cartridge

Original U.S. M-1881 White Spiked Pith Helmet - Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage The blade measures 32 inchesOriginal Item: One Only. Much like our European cousins in the 1880s, the U. S. Army started to adopted spiked pith helmets, often in white, with all brass mounts and occasionally plumes. This particular example is from THE 8TH MASSACHUSETTS VOLUNTEER MILITIA Constructed of hard canvas over cork pith with leather headband and all brass mounts and includes original white leather chin strap. The brass helmet plate displayes the U. S. Spread Eagle emblem