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US M1881 INDIAN SCOUT PLUMED HELMET.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:450.00 USD Estimated At:900.00 - 1,200.00 USD
US M1881 INDIAN SCOUT PLUMED HELMET.
This helmet has a 1 piece body with an interior tag that reads “RAYMOLD & WHITLOCK MILITARY Contract, June 4, 1883 GOODS 39 West 14th St., N. Y.”. The helmet features a cavalry front plate with silver crossed arrows added to the shield. Side buttons also show crossed arrows. The long plume and the aiguilette are red & white as is correct for an Indian Scout. CONDITION: helmet body seems quite solid. Aiguilette & plume are slightly soiled. Plume holder has varying degrees of patina. PROVENANCE: From the Raymond Darida Estate. (02-18035-1/BF). $900-1,200.