Original British WWII Wolseley Pattern Pith Sun Helmet BY Failsworth Hats Ltd - Dated 1942 German SS probably the best example that

probably the best example that we have had thus far

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indicating final inspection in the same year

Enterprise was redesignated (CVA-6) in October 1952 and then to (CVS-6) in August 1953

an could be heavy and cumbersome at times

Original British WWII Wolseley Pattern Pith Sun Helmet BY Failsworth Hats Ltd - Dated 1942 German SS probably the best example thatOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a WWII Wolseley Pattern British Pith Helmet in a size 6 . The Wolseley pattern helmet is a distinctive British design developed and popularized in the late 19th and early 20th century. It was the official designation for the universal sun helmet worn by the British Army from 1899 to 1948 and described in the 1900 Dress Regulations as "the Wolseley pattern cork helmet". With its swept