{"product_id":"original-u-s-spanish-american-war-era-army-model-1889-summer-tropical-sun-helmet-by-wm-h-horstmann-for-ridabock-co-size-7","title":"Original U.S. Spanish-American War Era Army Model 1889 Summer Tropical Sun Helmet by Wm. H. Horstmann for Ridabock \u0026 Co. - Size 7 ⅜","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: One Only. This is a fantastic Spanish-American war era sun helmet with very light staining present, a rarity! Much like our European cousins in the 1880s, the U.S. Army started to adopt sun helmets, especially for use during the hot summer months. These saw active service in the Spanish American War of 1898, especially in the tropical climate in Cuba. While often called \"Pith Helmets\", the U.S. variety was usually made of cork material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis helmet dates to the conflict. It has a lovely off white exterior, with the correct 4 panel construction and top vent cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior is lined with green fabric under the brim, with khaki fabric inside the crown. The leather sweatband is still fully intact, and is still quite soft but slightly torn. The underside is stamped for manufacture by Wm. H. Horstmann of Philadelphia for retail by Ridabock \u0026amp; Co. of New York. The sweatband has a size tag for 7 3\/8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall condition is excellent, but does show staining to the exterior, as well as light oxidation to the fittings. Ready for further research and display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44894768988229,"sku":"ONJR26MAAC099","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/A50CE8C5-40F4-440F-9523-5B75866BB775.jpg?v=1776719392","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-spanish-american-war-era-army-model-1889-summer-tropical-sun-helmet-by-wm-h-horstmann-for-ridabock-co-size-7","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}