uniform helmet

Artist G.W. Simmons & Co.

Date1870-1900

Terms

Military Helmets
Brass
Silk Fiber
Wool Fiber
Leather
Boston

Dimensions17.78 × 25.4 × 30.48 cm (7 × 10 × 12 in.)

MarkingsMaker's label, "G.W. Simmons & Co./ Boston, Mass."

Credit LineBequest of Mr. Eric Parkman Smith (2007)

Object number2008.10.3

DescriptionMilitary helmet in a Prussian parade uniform style used by the Massachusetts Militia (?).The exterior of the helmet is covered in black (possibly dark blue) wool with a shellacked leather brim and red silk lining. The hat is dome shaped with a Prussian style spike at top, with a base of oak leaves and acorns in gilt stamped brass. At the front of the hat is a large heraldic eagle with crossed rifles and a "6" on shield. At the back of the helmet is a smaller shield shape with a hook. Attached to the bottom of the helmet is a chin strap made of a brass chain backed with black leather. The strap is secured on the sides with buttons featuring a crossed rifle motif.

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