Original British Pre-WWII Royal Marines Wolseley Pattern Pith Helmet Japanese Field Gear The crank handle still moves

The crank handle still moves

This example bears serial number UX

and has clear lands and grooves

which was a design of sheer genius

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Original British Pre-WWII Royal Marines Wolseley Pattern Pith Helmet Japanese Field Gear The crank handle still movesOriginal Item: Only One Available. Fine condition British Royal Marine Wolseley Pattern Foreign Service Helmet from before World War Two. The Wolseley pattern helmet has been the standard dress headgear for the Royal Marines, featuring a ball on top, a distinction once standard for artillerymen. This derives from the part of the Corps that was once the Royal Marine Artillery. Size 7. Original gilt helmet badge with motto (PER TERRAM PER MARE) and