Pre-American Civil War Providence Horse Guards militia helmet. They sure had style back then. Some of these men formed the nucleus of the First Rhode Island Cavalry who served with great distinction during the U.S. Civil War. Rhode Island’s citizen militias helped make our state regiments some of the most effective units for the Union cause.
Providence Horse Guards militia helmet 
Providence Horse Guards militia helmet 
Providence Horse Guards militia helmet
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