5 Indian Wars US Army Pattern 1881 Helmet Shields

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~ Original Militaria ~ We will be assisting in the sale of many unique, original pieces of military history. All of these items were in one individual’s personal collection bought directly from Bannerman’s in the mid 1950s. Please keep us on your watch list if you are a collector of such items or if you need some for reenacting! All listings are in “as found” condition. The photos provided accurately show condition of the item you are bidding on. No attempt has been made to clean/change the item other than perhaps dust it off. You are bidding on what you see pictured in the listing. We are not military historians. Our descriptions state what we believe the item to be. We are using a Bannerman’s catalog as a reference. Our knowledgeable eBay bidders should decide for themselves. If you have additional information or questions regarding an item please feel free to email us. Lot 126 5 US Army & National Guard helmet plates - pre 1900. Large insignia measures approximately 4 1/2" tall X 3 3/4" wide. Beautiful crossed canons, eagle & shield design . Great item for the reenactors trying to outfit their group. You are bidding on one lot of five insignia. Thanks to a fellow eBayer for the following information!! U.S. Pattern of 1881 helmet shield, or "U.S. coat-of-arms" as it was known, for an enlisted man's dress uniform, read more