Huntsmann & Sons model 1881 cavalry helmet, marked size 7 1/8. Large eagle with banner in his beak. Crossed swords and patriotic shield with arrows in left talon and olive twig in right talon. Two cavalry buttons on each side of a black leather band encompassing base of hat plus leather chin strap. Yellow innertwined cords encompassing helmet. Complete with yellow horse hair plume inside of helmet with leather sweat band and marked Horseman Brothers & Co, Philadephia.
PERIOD: Late 19th Century ORIGIN: Pennsylvania, United States
SIZE: 7 1/8