British & Commonwealth White Wolseley Pith Helmet
The Wolseley White Pith Helmet.
It was originally issued to British and Commonwealth troops serving in Africa, India and the Middle East from 1899 to 1942 in Khaki
The white Pith Helmet has continued for ceremonial used most famously by the Royal Marines
The Wolseley White Pith Helmet.
It was originally issued to British and Commonwealth troops serving in Africa, India and the Middle East from 1899 to 1942 in Khaki but the white Pith Helmet has continued for ceremonial used most famously by the Royal Marines
The Wolseley helmet has been used in the battle of Omdurman to Palastine 1942 but it's more associated with the Gallipoli campaign and the inter war years in India.
These new made Wolseley helmet is made of Cork covered in a white cloth with an adjustable inner sweatband to fit most size heads from 58cm to 62cm.
Original helmets are seen with a leather chinstrap usually worn over the front peak and these can be purchased separately.
Weight (g) | 500.00 |
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Restricted Product? | No |
Affiliation | British |
Service | Army |
Colour | White |