Not Imperial, but one of the coolest helmets ever!

[Khukri]

This is one fine helmet!

 

[John Josef]

These types of helmets were used early on by US Militia Units. Some parts are very similar but also some differences.

 

[John Josef]

A few more. Several Militia units were made up almost entirely of German Immigrants.

 

[J.LeBrasseur]

John great info and stunning helmets.

James

 

[J.LeBrasseur]

Here is one of my other U.S. Militia helmets.

James

 

[KAGGR#1]

Here is one of my other U.S. Militia helmets.

James

Here is one of my other U.S. Militia helmets.

James

Very interesting .
Was this our try and something like an IG Uhlan ??
Thanks
Steve

 

[Stosstrupp]

Nice helmet looks great

 

[Zebedeus]

Just recently got this M1842 U.S. Spiked helmet!

Rare to find in any condition and this one is in great shape.

Complete with Large leather painted Red, White and Blue kokarden.

Enjoy

James

 

[Zebedeus]

Just recently got this M1842 U.S. Spiked helmet!

Rare to find in any condition and this one is in great shape.

Complete with Large leather painted Red, White and Blue kokarden.

Enjoy

James

Wow, James! Stunning helmet. Never seen one before.

 

[pionierhorn]

Very Very nice James

 

[ww1czechlegion]

Congratulations James on acquiring this fantastic 1842 pattern American helmet, and the previously acquired Ulan style helmet!

Super rare American headgear!

Best Wishes,

Alan

 

[ccj]

All very nice, I’ve never seen most of these types before.

 

[Arran]

Excellent early American helmets, James! The "Uhlan" is one I haven't seen before...

 

[Steve Nick]

James:

I've been away deer hunting and just saw this.

That is a very cool helmet! I had no idea they even existed.

 

[J.LeBrasseur]

Thanks everyone!

 

[ussguppy]

Here is it's counterpart in black lacquered sheet metal.

Gabe