Original U.S. Pre-WWI M-1887 Summer Sun Pith Helmet with 1st Infantry "E" Company Badge - Size 7 1/4 Category_MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly which was a model built

which was a model built for use in the Philippines

The pattern of the World War One Wound Badge was again used

Crossguard: 3 1/2"

Overall length: 20 3/4“

and with total disregard for his own personal safety was instrumental in dislodging the Viet Cong from excellent defensive positions by inspiring the Vietnamese Marines to continue the impetus of the attack and by coordinating supporting air strikes

Original U.S. Pre-WWI M-1887 Summer Sun Pith Helmet with 1st Infantry "E" Company Badge - Size 7 1/4 Category_MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly which was a model builtOriginal Item: One Only. Much like our European cousins in the 1880s, the U. S. Army started to adopt pith 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. This helmet dates to just after the conflict, probably during the first 10 years of the 20th century. It has a lovely khaki color exterior, with the correct 4 panel construction and