Original U.S. Marine Corps Model 1892 Officer's Dress Spiked Helmet Fittings on Later Made Helmet Body Military Maps The flag has areas of

The flag has areas of staining and wear but is in overall very good vibrant condition

A previous owner did much research on Corporal Hickey and a full file of information including his medals

which is unmarked

installed at Vichy France

with a functioning hinge and pin catch (bent over)

Original U.S. Marine Corps Model 1892 Officer's Dress Spiked Helmet Fittings on Later Made Helmet Body Military Maps The flag has areas ofOriginal Item: One Only. Much like our European cousins in the 1880s, the U. S. Armed Forces started to adopted spiked pith helmets, usually in dark navy blue or white, with all brass mounts and occasionally plumes. These saw active service in the Spanish American War of 1898 especially in the tropical climate in Cuba. The helmet fittings date to the early 1900s, and really is quite striking on this replacement helmet. This is not the type of helmet