Original British WWII Wolseley Pattern Pith Sun Helmet - Dated 1942 Japanese Documents and Books It took part in the

It took part in the Hundred Days Offensive including the Second Battle of the Somme (Second Battle of Bapaume) and the Battles of the Hindenburg Line (Battle of Épehy)

a great re-enactor's item

the stalemate became intolerable

Also there is very clear ink stamping of Crossed Rifles over W

V-1 flying bomb and V-2 rocket sites

Original British WWII Wolseley Pattern Pith Sun Helmet - Dated 1942 Japanese Documents and Books It took part in theOriginal Item: Only One Available. Right out of the family attic! In splendid original condition this standard WW2 Wolseley Pattern pith helmet has it all: complete with leather sweatband, chinstrap and simple cloth pugaree. A pugaree is the cloth wrap which surrounds the base of the exterior of the helmet. The inside of the leather head band is marked MOORES LONDON 7 1 2 1941 (Broad Arrow) The Wolseley pattern helmet is a distinctive British design