Original U.S. M-1877 31st Infantry Staff Officers White Plumed Pith Helmet Martini-Henry Bayonets Early models employed the Maynard

Early models employed the Maynard primer system

All steel construction of full head "Combed

on rear of grip

This is the correct khaki RFC overseas Side Cap bears the correct front double buttons that have King's Crown over R

the left side of the receiver is marked N

Original U.S. M-1877 31st Infantry Staff Officers White Plumed Pith Helmet Martini-Henry Bayonets Early models employed the MaynardOriginal Item: One Only. Dating from just before the Spanish American War of the 1890s, this is a White plumed Dress Helmet from a Staff officer in the 31st Infantry Regiment. It has an elaborate helmet front plate (badge) depicting a stand of arms, lances and Cannons with the U. S. Eagle over a circle displaying the Regiments numeral of 31. It also still has the original paper size label marked 7 on the leather liner band, and the adjusting string is