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British Pattern 1877 Pith Helmet.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
British Pattern 1877 Pith Helmet.
Authorized in June of 1877 as the regulation Foreign Service Helmet, it was made of cork and covered in white cloth with six seams. The helmet was worn throughout the empire, and this pattern remained in use until replaced by the Wolseley pattern helmet. This is the "classic" pattern of British sun helmet of the latter decades of the 19th century. The sun - or "pith" - helmet was officially adopted in 1877 for general use by the British Army for use by all ranks serving in tropical locations including India and Africa. (Zulu Wars) Known as the British Pattern 1877 Foreign Service Helmet, the helmet was made of cork and covered in white cloth. With brass spike, and leather backed brass linked chain chinstrap. Very good condition. Makers label is missing.