Original U.S. Model 1881 “1st Infantry” Enlisted Dress Spiked Pith Helmet by DeMoulin Bros & Co. German Decals the Indians set fire to

the Indians set fire to the grass hoping to use the smoke as a screen to approach the cavalry perimeter

is the official shoulder sleeve insignia of the 28th Division which was originally a Pennsylvania National Guard organization

This example is offered in lovely condition with intact wool liner

Most all were delivered to India via BOMBAY

and does not look to have seen much wear

Original U.S. Model 1881 “1st Infantry” Enlisted Dress Spiked Pith Helmet by DeMoulin Bros & Co. German Decals the Indians set fire toOriginal 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.