Britisk foreign service helmet

Flott nylaget Pith helmet selges.

Regulering av størrelsen er mulig, fra rundt 62 cm. og nedover.

Pris kr 1250,- + frakt

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"This is an Officer's Victorian Era Foreign Service Pith Helmet REPLICA in khaki/tan colour version. This is a replica based on a cross section of several historical examples and is a replicated version of excellent quality.

The helmet is constructed of a synthetic abs shell, slightly heavier than cork, but much stronger and durable. It is lined with green cotton broadcloth headliner and covered outside with the correct pattern 6 panel khaki/tan cotton broadcloth. The helmet has a leather sweat band which fits up to 62 cm or 7 3/4. Leather colour of sweat bands/edging and chinstrap are various shades of brown and very supple. This is the officer's version with the leather edge binding and higher quality leather liner. See my other listings for the Other Ranks version.

Several historical examples show leather edging, which was often worn by officers because they were private purchase, but if an enlisted man could afford it, then they were permitted to purchase their own and be worn so I have created this as a "best of both worlds" scenario. According to Peter Suciu's book "Military Sun Helmets of The World" Khaki helmets were purpose built for troops at the start of the Boer War and but prior to 1884 the white helmets were covered with mud, tea, coffee, curry powder etc, and in 1884 patented dyestuff was used to colour the white helmets. Khaki covers were widely used as well preserving the white helmet under it for parade duties.

The mannequin head in the images fits a size 7 or a Small to medium or 22 inches/56 cm circumference.

The helmet is waterproof and will not run, sag, warp or dent. Cleaning is done by allowing any blemish, dust or dirt to dry and then brushing with a stiff bristle brush to raise the knap. The helmets do attract dust and can be vacuumed off as well. They may be coloured with a good quality waterproof flat milk paint or khak-it if its still available anywhere.

Height is adjusted by tightening the string and chin strap and the circumference can be reduced by adding some padding behind the leather sweat band. I recommend wool felt strips to soak up sweat in hot weather.

The helmet has a functioning ventilator made in brass and removable for storage and transport. Included with this helmet is a leather chinstrap, with slider buckle and is adjustable. Two internal hooks hold this in place. The chin strap can be worn up or down. "

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