US Indian War Era, Enlisted Ordnance Helmet
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $295.00

Original era manufacture. Horstman contract body of felt, with an Artillery eagle plate with a German silver Ordnance Corps device on front. Stamped brass Artillery side buttons. The helmet body is sound, no dents or cracks, the thin rim binding is sound, the thin leather band around the body of the helmet is present, but cracked in the back. There is enough of the band to cover the split ends, but needs to be glued into place.Size marked 7, no extra holes in the body from other insignia. Likely assembled from parts at one time available from the venerable firms of Francis Bannerman and W. Stokes Kirk.Assembled from original parts, at one time available from the venerable firms of Francis Bannerman and W. Stokes Kirk.