US pickelhaube

[DMCWH]

I recently received a tintype, of what looks like it maybe one of the Charleston, SC troops. In the 1850 then Germen emergent units around Charleston adopted this type uniform for Gard use. Wen doing my research on the uniform I ran into an article by Joseph P. Robinson Published May 26th 2005 Titled "The American Pickelhaube" in this article he thinks that the Eagle plate 1841 may have worn on the helmet. I also ran into a wood cut of the Charleston SC 1861 civil war uniforms showing this type of helmet. In closed are copy's of the photo and wood cut. Thank you for your time Rodney
PS: THE PHOTO HAS BEN FLIPED TO SEE ORIGNIL DETALES

 

[major bill]

These are so.e nice images.

 

[Cavalier]

I always thought it was an attractive piece of headgear myself, (I may not have much company in that regard, however).

John

 

[major bill]

After the Civil War the US Army adopted the dress helmet. They resemble the pickelhaube a bit but are based on British helmets.

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

@major bill is correct.

A quick overview can be found here:
https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/166595-u-s-army-model-1881-dress-helmet

However, it's very likely individual militia units may have adopted German style Pickelhauben for their dress uniforms.

 

[DixieRifles]

I always thought it was an attractive piece of headgear myself, (I may not have much company in that regard, however).

I just sold my Prussian one with steel hardware last year. I was worried our humid climate would ruin it.

Replica chin strap and rosettes.

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

That looks like a rare classic in great condition.
( chin strap & rosettes only enhance that Pickelhaube)

I hope you made a very large profit.