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PARTS FOR THE MODEL 1881 ENLISTED
MAN'S DRESS HELMETS: These are all
original parts. Each is described below with
photographs.
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MODEL 1881 ENLISTED MAN'S SUMMER HELMET
VENT COVER: As provided with the Models
1880 (White) and 1889 (White and Khaki) Summer Helmets,
these vent covers screwed into the threaded shaft in the
vent on the crown of the helmets. As often as not,
those helmets are found with these vent covers missing.
At one time fairly easy to find, these vent covers have
all but disappeared from the market. This one was
made in khaki, but shows evidence of having had some
whitening applied. This cover could be colored to
match your helmet with very little effort. It
shows some wear, but still retains its cloth covering,
the threaded shaft is intact with clean threads, and the
vent holds its proper shape. A scarce opportunity
to complete your helmet. (0906) $75
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ORIGINAL ENLISTED STAFF MEMBERS INSIGNIA FOR THE
MODEL 1881 DRESS HELMET STAFF EAGLE PLATE AND AS WORN ON
THE MODEL 1872 US ARMY FORAGE CAP OR KEPI – SIGNAL AND
QUARTERMASTER: These insignias were issued to
the enlisted men who made up the various staff
departments of the Indian War army. For the most part,
these were issued in far smaller numbers than the
artillery, cavalry, and infantry cap insignias and as a
result, are far scarcer today than the crossed cannons,
sabres and rifles that are normally available.
Each of these is an original insignia and not one of the
later restrikes. I have the following limited selection
– each one a single piece – and when this supply is
exhausted, I’m not sure when or if I will find any
others. Each is described below with accompanying
photographs.
ca. 1881 SIGNAL CORPS OVERLAY INSIGNIA:
The scarcer 1881 white metal crossed signal flags
without the torch which would be added in 1891. Both
attaching wires are present on the reverse. (0910) $75
ca. 1879 QUARTERMASTER FORAGE CAP BADGE:
White metal crossed quill and key with the attaching
wires on the reverse intact. (0911) $75
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ORIGINAL INDIAN WARS M1881 ENLISTED MAN’S DRESS
HELMET BUTTONS – SEVERAL DIFFERENT BRANCHES IN PAIRS –
SEE LIST: Original Indian War period US Army
M1881 Enlisted Man’s Dress Helmet Side Buttons, most
offered in matched pairs. Complete with the attaching
tabs on the reverse, these buttons are unissued with
much of the original gilt finish present. Real nice
sets, these are old stock obtained from Bannerman’s
years ago.
Model 1872 Artillery, single only. Lined
background rather the stippled background of the later
M1881 buttons, and with attaching wires rather than the
solid flat tabs. A rare button made in relatively
small quantities for the Model 1872 Light Artillery
Dress Helmets. $50
Artillery, pair: $45
Cavalry, pair: $25
Commissary, pair: $25
Quartermaster, pair $40
Medical 1887, pair $25
 
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MODEL 1881 DRESS HELMET PLUME PIN – COMPLETE SET IN
UNISSUED CONDITION:
This is an original Plume Pin
assembly as was used on the Model 1881 Dress Helmets
worn by all mounted soldiers.
These assemblies are in “like new”
unissued condition, and are complete with the nut and
washer. The decorative head is 1 ¼” in diameter and the
threaded shaft is 5 ½” long. The brass has a nice
naturally aged patina, but it will polish up if you
prefer.
This old Bannerman stock is
beginning to disappear from the market and soon will be
very difficult to find. (0251)
$45
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MODEL 1881 ARTILLERY OFFICER'S DRESS HELMET
PLUME - VERY GOOD SPECIMEN: As worn on the Model
1881 Artillery Officers Dress Helmet, this bright
red buffalo hair plume is in very good condition..
The original net wrapping around the base of the plume
is
still intact and the hair is very full without showing
any significant loss. (0807) $150
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