British Pith Helmet Dated 1942 98K Combat Bayonets The eagle’s chest holds a

The eagle’s chest holds a painted silvered crescent

you can see his monogram on the breast of the eagle

it is soft and supple and shows only minor wear

and the main “flaps” can be folded up above the head and secured together with a button and loop

The double engraved blade has the fouled anchor motif and rates in near excellent condition

British Pith Helmet Dated 1942 98K Combat Bayonets The eagle’s chest holds aBritish Pith Helmet Dated 1942 This is a good example of a British wartime pith helmet. These helmets were made of a hardened cork material, covered in khaki cotton drill material. Underneath this is lined in a silver foil to reflect the tropical sun. You can actually see a hint of this silver foil if you look inside, at the center of the cap. The top of the cap has a ventilation button. There is the khaki colored center band as well. There is one