Original U.S. M-1877 31st Infantry Staff Officers White Plumed Pith Helmet Antique Gun Parts Barrel Length: 4 1/2 inches

Barrel Length: 4 1/2 inches

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Original U.S. M-1877 31st Infantry Staff Officers White Plumed Pith Helmet Antique Gun Parts Barrel Length: 4 1/2 inchesOriginal Item: One Only. Dating from just before the Spanish American War of the 1890s, this is a White plumed Dress Helmet from a Staff officer in the 31st Infantry Regiment. It has an elaborate helmet front plate (badge) depicting a stand of arms, lances and Cannons with the U. S. Eagle over a circle displaying the Regiments numeral of 31. It also still has the original paper size label marked 7 on the leather liner band, and the adjusting string is