{"product_id":"original-u-s-indian-wars-1881-model-new-york-1st-infantry-regiment-dress-helmet-with-plume-cords-by-ridabock-co","title":"Original U.S. Indian Wars 1881 Model New York 1st Infantry Regiment Dress Helmet with Plume \u0026 Cords by Ridabock \u0026 Co.","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: One Only Available. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis helmet dates to around the turn of the century and has a maker’s mark under the vent in the interior crown which is for \u003cstrong\u003eRidabock \u0026amp; Co\u003c\/strong\u003e.. This is not the type of helmet that was worn in the field, but instead one intended for use with the \"dress\" uniform for ceremonial occasions. It is beautifully made from cork covered with brown fabric and has a gorgeous white cord attached to its shield mounts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two names inscribed on the interior cork\u003cstrong\u003e, F. WADE\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJ.J. Schilly\u003c\/strong\u003e, a good research project. The Helmet plate displays the New York Guard Seal helmet plate; an Eagle perched atop a shield, wings spread, the number \u003cstrong\u003e1 \u003c\/strong\u003ein front and a flag below marked \u003cstrong\u003eExcelsior\u003c\/strong\u003e. The plate is in excellent condition. This combined with the Crossed rifle cockades to each side and the white infantry cord indicates issue to the 1st Regiment, National Guard of New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chinstrap is entirely absent, but the sweatband on the interior is well-retained and still pliable. The helmet is roughly a Size 6 ⅞. The leather trim around the edge shows heavy loss and wear. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery nice, great condition for age with loads of patina, ready to display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44587891130437,"sku":"ONJR25JAMS09","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25JAMS09__01.jpg?v=1769722602","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-indian-wars-1881-model-new-york-1st-infantry-regiment-dress-helmet-with-plume-cords-by-ridabock-co","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}