Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. Very nice condition early 20th century Spanish American War New York National Guard 22nd Regiment Dress Shako helmet. The pressed, black felt is in very good condition. The leather front visor shows a bit of crazing, while the crown shows next to none. Interior leather sweatband has slight wear but is still quite supple. Front features a brass plate denoting the 22nd Regiment, Defendant N.G.S.N.Y, and complete with a blood-red plume. Maker tagged on the inside by the Military Regalia and Fireman’s Goods Company Baker & McKenney. Size is approximately US 6 3/4.
The 22nd Infantry Regiment was one of twelve National Guard infantry regiments for the state of New York that were federalized for service in the Spanish-American War. Formed in April of 1861, the 22nd was solely comprised of citizens of New York City and brought into federal service for the Civil War in May of 1862. The regiment served with the Harper’s Ferry garrison that capitulated to Stonewall Jackson during Lee’s invasion of Maryland in September of 1862. It also served in the Gettysburg campaign in 1863 before being mustered out a short time later with the expiration of the unit’s three-year enlistment. The regiment also served in the draft riots of 1863, the Orange riots of 1871, and at the switchman and motorman strikes of 1892 and 1895 in Buffalo and Brooklyn. The regiment was brought back into service as the “22nd Regiment Infantry, New York Vols.” on May 24th, 1898 at Camp Black, NY.
The regiment remained in camp until June 10th, 1898 when it was transported to Long Island City The regiment was divided up for duty upon arrival at various posts within the United States. Companies D, F, L, and M which had come from the disbanded 13th Infantry Regiment, New York Vols. were sent along with company G to Willet’s Point to work in the Engineer Depot. Companies A, C, H, and K were transferred to Fort Schuyler and companies B, E, and I were sent to Fort Slocum. The regiment served in these locations until November 23rd, 1898 when it was forced out of federal service and returned to its home station.
Dimensions:
Overall length: 9 ½”
Overall width: 6 ½”
Circumference: 22”
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