Original British WWII Bombay Bowler Pith Helmet with Hong Kong Maker Label Category_Snider Rifle Parts they are very fragile

they are very fragile

There is a fine steel worm on the back end of the original horn tipped ramrod

For transportation

indicating they are a trademarked design

Following carrier qualifications for Carrier Air Group 19

Original British WWII Bombay Bowler Pith Helmet with Hong Kong Maker Label Category_Snider Rifle Parts they are very fragileOriginal Item: Only One Available. This helmet is fascinating piece of military history. Privately purchased officer's helmets such as these were known as "Bombay Bowlers." They were mostly made in India, however the manufacturing was done by Chinese immigrants displaced by the war. Hong Kong was known to produce Sun Helmets, this example bears a Chinese script Hong Kong maker label for the Ling WAH factory. This helmet comes complete with canvas