A WWII Foreign Service Wolseley pattern pith helmet.
With a canvas and felt interior, leather headband and leather chinstrap.
Stamped to the interior headband with makers mark Hobson & Sons, War Department broad arrow mark and dated 1939,
It comes in what we believe to be the original Japanned Helmet Tin, in a fair to good condition.
The size markings in the helmet are faded but seems to be 6⅞ (56cms).
The helmet is in an overall good condition and shows light, honest surface grime and mild water staining/fading consistent with age.
There is some minor fraying along the edges of the multi-fold cloth pagri band, but the fabric remains intact without large tears, holes, or extensive rotting. insignia to the front.
The photographs are of the actual item and form part of the description.
Please examine the photographs carefully and if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us.
