Original U.S. Civil War Federal Major General Barnum Wounded in Action Collection - Kepi, Photo, Crutch Military Art Extra rounds of ammunition could

Extra rounds of ammunition could be stored in the pistol grip

however we did find enlistment information on Scott

As early as 1838

Both helmets were designed to be worn over a thin "inner helmet" which contained the communications equipment

maybe with some plating

Original U.S. Civil War Federal Major General Barnum Wounded in Action Collection - Kepi, Photo, Crutch Military Art Extra rounds of ammunition couldOriginal Item: One of a kind. Major General Henry A. Barnum (1833 1892) was Major of the 12th NY Volunteers when wounded severely in the left hip at Malvern Hill in 1862. He was captured, eventually released, and recovered enough to become colonel of the 149th New York, commanding it at Gettysburg and in the Atlanta Campaign, and having brigade command in the March to the Sea. He was injured again at Lookout Mountain and at Peach Tree Creek, won the