Original Spanish-American War Spanish Colonial Puerto Rico Officer’s Sun Helmet Model 1894 Plate with Inscription Russian Air Force The action cycles nicely

The action cycles nicely

This rifle does not appear to have been re-issued for reserve use later on

However it is also marked Konstruktion Rheinmetall - Borsig

The documents printing clear with a red seal

69 smooth bore

Original Spanish-American War Spanish Colonial Puerto Rico Officer’s Sun Helmet Model 1894 Plate with Inscription Russian Air Force The action cycles nicelyOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a fantastic artifact of the Spanish American War, certainly brought back by an American soldier. These helmet plates were coveted by Americans as war souvenirs and were often taken by American officers. The plate measures 2 x 4 and the red and gold painted cockade at the top retains much of its paint though there is some loss at the raised portions. The original attachment prong is retained on the reverse,