Jennings Lane Posted October 21, 2018 Share #1 Posted October 21, 2018 Indian Wars Era U.S. helmet. Original? I just wanted to make sure this helmet is original. It's in great condition. Any thoughts appreciated. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennings Lane Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share #2 Posted October 21, 2018 Another photo. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted October 21, 2018 Share #3 Posted October 21, 2018 The helmet body, plate and plume holder look good. Chinstrap is wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennings Lane Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted October 21, 2018 Thanks Kurt. Much appreciated. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turmanator Posted January 3, 2019 Share #5 Posted January 3, 2019 Kurt what specifically about the chinstrap is incorrect? Just trying to learn something new so my brain dont go to sleep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake1941 Posted January 3, 2019 Share #6 Posted January 3, 2019 The chin strap looks like it is from a 1950s/60s visor hat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted January 3, 2019 Share #7 Posted January 3, 2019 Kurt what specifically about the chinstrap is incorrect? Just trying to learn something new so my brain dont go to sleep Should be wide black leather with a brass buckle. If you do an internet search on M1881 Enlisted Man's helmet, you'll see some photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cwnavy1 Posted July 1, 2020 Share #8 Posted July 1, 2020 Here’s a pretty good photo of an M1881 helmet with correct chinstrap. It’s the same for any branch of the service. One pic shows how the whole pre 1887 yellow trim should be. Very cool item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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