{"product_id":"original-u-s-model-1881-medical-corps-dress-spiked-pith-helmet-by-ridabock","title":"Original U.S. Model 1881 Medical Corps Dress Spiked Pith Helmet by Ridabock","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: One Only. Much like our European cousins in the 1880s, the U.S. Army started to adopted 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis helmet dates to the 1880s, and it really is quite striking. 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 beautifully made from cork covered with black fabric, with the Maker's name inside under the spike fixture :-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRIDABOCK \u0026amp; CO.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFORMERLY \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBAKER \u0026amp; McKENNEY \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW YORK.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Helmet plate displays the Great Seal of the United States, with the American Eagle with a banner in it's beak stating:  \u003cstrong\u003eE PLURIBUS UNUM\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the center of the \"shield\" is the \"Cross\" emblem of the Army Medical Corps. Helmet plate is in excellent condition, and the side buttons for the chin strap over the ears also bear the Medical Corps Cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chin strap is unfortunately completely missing, and the interior liner is definitely worn, with tears and other damage. This is a helmet that did see some use, though not abuse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery nice, great condition for age, ready to display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31941365235781,"sku":"ONSV8427","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV8427__01.jpg?v=1604699721","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-model-1881-medical-corps-dress-spiked-pith-helmet-by-ridabock","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}