US Army Model 1881 Indian Scout Dress Helmet Dated 1898

Introduced in 1890, through the efforts of 1st Lieutenant Edward Casey of the 22nd US Infantry. Casey at that time commanded a company of North Cheyenne mounted scouts stationed at Fort Keogh Montana. This pattern helmet, is the only US Army M1881 dress helmet of the era to feature multiple colors in its plume and cording, with the ends of the plume extending 6-8 inches below the edge of the helmet. The helmet is complete with all proper insignia, fittings, original wool cords / waffles and leather chin strap. The underside of the leather sweatband is Horstmann marked with an 1898 contract date. In exceptional condition.