Original British WWII Named Officer Pith Helmet in Transit Tin Military Art with a slight visual resemblance

with a slight visual resemblance to what was used for the later M24 Chaffee light tank

By contrast pinfire cartridges were supremely convenient in that they could contain percussion cap

Released from Ministry of Defense stores

Original Item: We are down to the very last crate

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Original British WWII Named Officer Pith Helmet in Transit Tin Military Art with a slight visual resemblanceOriginal Item: Only One Available. Lieutenant John Waters, Royal India Naval Volunteer Reserve, Paymaster. Lived in Gillingham in Kent, purchased this tropical use Pith Helmet in London from GIEVE, MATTHEWS & SEAGROVE LTD before departing for India. This is a fine Officer's grade Pith Helmet in pale tan canvas on cork construction. Complete with original leather sweatband and green lining including the original leather chinstrap. Still stored in the