Original Pre-WWI U.S. Army Artillery Model 1889 Summer Tropical Sun Helmet - Size 6 ⅞ Price_$-030 - $50 when it declared its independence

when it declared its independence from Austria-Hungary

Likely this was done by the soldier as this was the earlier model belt which had an integrally-sewn loop (which resulted in Belt Buckles being lost

There does not look to have been any arsenal reconditioning or refinishing done to this revolver

The scabbard shell is equipped with fine matching plated steel mounts

It should be noted that Nordland is listed on the roster of the 1st Ranger Battalion on page 367 in Robert W

Original Pre-WWI U.S. Army Artillery Model 1889 Summer Tropical Sun Helmet - Size 6 ⅞ Price_$-030 - $50 when it declared its independenceOriginal Item: One Only. 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 material. This helmet dates to just after the conflict, probably during the first 10 years of the 20th