United Kingdom. A Boer War Period British Army Pith Helmet, C.1900 Buy Now 1887 in Smiths Falls

1887 in Smiths Falls

for placement upon a belt

1916 with the 171st Overseas Battalion

swords in Gold (screwed in as they should be

United Kingdom. A Boer War Period British Army Pith Helmet, C.1900 Buy Now 1887 in Smiths FallsThis is a very well preserved British Army Boer War period pith helmet, constructed of a cork shell with a tan coloured canvas twill exterior lining. The helmet has a partially protruding front visor and rear neck protector. Wrapped around the helmet is a fully intact puggaree, constructed of tan coloured cotton twill, which can be unwound and wrapped around the wearers face and neck to provide protection from the sun. The left side of the helmet