Item Description
Original Items: Only One Set Available. The Spanish-American War of 1898 was brief, with relatively few battle casualties, but epidemic disease, especially typhoid fever, devastated the volunteer troops. Post-war investigations and commissions generated better understanding of the problem of asymptomatic carriers and a series of recommendations that greatly improved military medicine. The new practices, including the development of a typhoid vaccine, saved thousands of lives during World War I. Studies that established the role of the mosquito in yellow fever spawned preventive measures that ended the huge epidemics of that disease in the Western Hemisphere; this in turn made possible successful construction of the Panama Canal.
The uniform is constructed of a heavy canvas like material and does appear to be complete and without any extensive damage. All buttons are present as are the collar clasps. There is the expected staining present which is essentially inevitable when it comes to all white uniforms.
Fine condition late 19th century, U.S. Army issue “sun helmet”, in overall fine condition. This style of headgear, disliked by the regular army soldiers, was initially issued in a stark white iteration, which is now rather rare compared to the tan examples. This M1881 is offered in wonderful condition and is presented with staining but is still rather nice. The interior features a tan cotton lining with a green front and rear visor lining. The leather sweatband is still present as are the cork spacers. The size label states the sun helmet is a 7 ⅛.
Both items come more than ready for further research and display.
Approximate Measurements:
Collar to shoulder: 9"
Shoulder to sleeve: 23.5”
Shoulder to shoulder: 15.5”
Chest width: 15.5"
Waist width: 16.5"
Hip width: 18”
Front length: 27"
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