Black felt pith helmet with plume and aiguillette.

The body of this helmet is in excellent condition. It has no visible weak spots, creases or rips. The exterior is very clean. There is black leather trim running around the bottom edge. This edging is complete and shows only minor wear.

Around the base of the crown is a black leather band and chinstrap. The latter is anchored by two stamped brass side buttons with crossed sabers. Attached to the front is a large stamped brass spread-winged eagle with a patriotic shield on its chest. At center of the shield is a silver number “2.” The top of the crown has a yellow horsehair crest attached to a brass post decorated with another spread-winged eagle with patriotic shield. The base of the crest post consists of very detailed stamped brass oak leaves. Also attached to the helmet is a yellow aiguillette.

The interior of the helmet matches the exterior in condition. The brown leather sweatband is perfect. It meas. approx. 2.00 inches in height and is complete all the way around. The rest of the interior is very clean.

This is a “top shelf” complete Model 1881 helmet. If you were only to have one to represent the era, this is it.

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