Lot 2007

INDIAN WARS ERA ARTILLERY DRESS TUNIC & SPIKED PITH HELMET IDENTIFIED TO PVT. BERT HOWARD

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INDIAN WARS ERA ARTILLERY DRESS TUNIC & SPIKED PITH HELMET IDENTIFIED TO PVT. BERT HOWARD

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Current Bid: $10

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by Bradford's
June 28, 2026 9:00 AM MST
Timed Auction
15210 N 99th Ave
Sun City, AZ, US 85351

Indian Wars Era Artillery Dress Tunic & Spiked Pith Helmet Identified to Pvt. Bert Howard. Features a dark navy blue wool enlisted dress tunic with scarlet artillery branch trim, standing collar, red piped front, (9) gilt U.S. eagle buttons (all present), and scarlet cuffs with three-button detail. Accompanied by a black lacquered Model 1881 style dress helmet with brass spike finial and large brass eagle front plate. A Quartermaster stamp is present inside the front right panel dated April 9th, 1898.The uniform belonged to Pvt. Bert Howard of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, who enlisted in the United States Army on September 26, 1898, during the Spanish-American War. Howard served with Battery “E,” 4th U.S. Artillery at Fort Monroe, Virginia, before later transferring into mounted cavalry service in Cuba. Also included is Howard’s original Soldier’s Handbook U.S.A., discovered inside the coat pocket, containing period regulations along with handwritten clothing and equipment issue records documenting the extensive gear issued to him and the associated costs deducted from his military pay. This book gives a firsthand glimpse into the outfitting of a late 19th century U.S. soldier. Also included are his numbered Spanish-American War service medal and copies from the National Archives consisting of his enlistment papers and declaration page, enlistment ledger entry, and disability discharge papers. Additional items included with the lot, though not directly related to Pvt. Howard, are a brass enemy belt buckle marked “58,” a U.S. Spanish War Veterans National Auxiliary Medal, a Civil War-era U.S. Army artillery cap badge, and (5) assorted battlefield souvenir buttons. Tunic -measures approximately 33in from the back of the neck to the hem, with an 18in chest width (armpit to armpit) and 24in sleeves (armpit to cuff. Keywords: Militaria, Collectible; Ref: BD3301

  • Dimensions: See description
  • Circa: 1880s-1890s
  • Condition: This is set is in good condition with wear commensurate with age and use. All items display consistent period construction and materials appropriate to the era. Some items may exhibit scattered repairs, period alterations, missing buttons, loose stitching, or other condition issues consistent with long-term storage and service use. Please review the photos for details and condition.

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $99 $5
$100 $199 $10
$200 $999 $20
$1,000 $4,999 $50
$5,000 $9,999 $100
$10,000 + $200