British Pith Helmet Dated 1942 98K Combat Bayonets A good honest example

A good honest example

and the main “flaps” can be folded up above the head and secured together with a button and loop

The double engraved blade has the fouled anchor motif and rates in near excellent condition

The eagle’s chest holds a painted silvered crescent

The gold army officer insignia is in fantastic condition

British Pith Helmet Dated 1942 98K Combat Bayonets A good honest exampleBritish Pith Helmet Dated 1942 This is a good example of a British wartime pith helmet. These helmets were made of a hardened cork material, covered in khaki cotton drill material. Underneath this is lined in a silver foil to reflect the tropical sun. You can actually see a hint of this silver foil if you look inside, at the center of the cap. The top of the cap has a ventilation button. There is the khaki colored center band as well. There is one