My SOS Finds

[Peter_Suciu]

I had a GREAT SOS. I bought four helmets, a few caps and a small library of books. Among the helmets was a Japanese Naval Landing Force sun helmet, a German Kriegsmarine sun helmet and an Italian M28 wicker made helmet.

But of the pre-WWI era items, I did find a Spanish sun helmet circa Spanish-American War. I also bought a nice Fusiliers raccoon skin cap and while it is later I wanted to show off the Indian army turban.

 

[Gustaf]

We tried to get Peter to pose with the last one for a photo for the forum, but he would not.
Gus

 

[Chris Liontas]

Nice!

Could we see a photo of the Spanish helmet? I'm starting to get some US Wisconsin/Michigan items from the Spanish American War, but I have not seen any Spanish items

Would love to see it

 

[Gustaf]

Hey Chris,
try this link, and scroll down, there is a photo of the pith helmet, it is in Bill Comb's collection.
http://www.agmohio.com/LR1898uniforms.htm
Best wihses
Gus

 

[Peter_Suciu]

Could we see a photo of the Spanish helmet?

Hi Chris--
The top helmet is actually Spanish. Compare it to the American sun helmets and you can see the Spanish is six panels while American helmets are four panel.
PS

 

[ww1czechlegion]

Excellent headgear, Peter! Thanks for sharing the pics with us! Congrats on the new finds! :thumbright:

Best Wishes,

Alan