MODEL 1881 DRESS HELMET FOR INDIAN SCOUTS.

MODEL 1881 DRESS HELMET FOR INDIAN SCOUTS. Authorized circa 1890, the helmet consists of an unlined black felt shell decorated with a mixed red and white horsehair plume, eagle plate bearing silver crossed arrows, and a mixed red and white 1-pc worsted cord. The helmet retains both crossed arrow side buttons holding the orig black enameled leather chinstrap. Inside the sweat band are both Quartermaster Department and “W.H. HORSTMANN” contract markings. CONDITION: Entire specimen is in near excellent condition with only a few frayed spots on the worsted bands. 4-32559 DM50 (750-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2097	$1,080.00	MODEL 1881 DRESS HELMET FOR INDIAN SCOUTS. Authorized circa 1890, the helmet consists of an unlined black felt shell decorated with a mixed red and white horsehair plume, eagle plate bearing silver crossed arrows, and a mixed red and white 1-pc worsted cord. The helmet retains both crossed arrow side buttons holding the orig black enameled leather chinstrap. Inside the sweat band are both Quartermaster Department and “W.H. HORSTMANN” contract markings. CONDITION: Entire specimen is in near excellent condition with only a few frayed spots on the worsted bands. 4-32559 DM50 (750-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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