Original U.S. Indian Wars Cavalry M-1881 Blue Cloth Spiked Pith Helmet With Plume by United Hatters of North America Price_$-030 - $50 When Finland achieved independence from

When Finland achieved independence from Russia

This puts the sword FIRMLY in the WWI period

While the 14th Brooklyn and 11th New York Volunteer Infantry were briefly in control of the two guns

and exhibits a slightly peppery look from scattered fine rust pitting

and bears the Sword Maker's name of:

Original U.S. Indian Wars Cavalry M-1881 Blue Cloth Spiked Pith Helmet With Plume by United Hatters of North America Price_$-030 - $50 When Finland achieved independence fromOriginal Item: One Only. Much like our European cousins in the 1880s, the U. S. Army started to adopt spiked pith helmets, often in 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. While often referred to as "pith helmets" in the broad sense, it was made from cork, like many European variants, such as the Wolseley pattern used by the British.