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Pith Helmet

This modern “Wolseley” Pattern helmet is still used by the Royal Canadian Regiment on the parade ground. Externally it looks little different from the cork helmets that were introduced more than 100 years ago, but in fact it is made of fiberglass!
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Cork or Pith?

By Peter SuciuNov 12, 2019
A painting of Brevet Major William Stephen Raikes Hodson depicted wearing an air tube-style helmet. By the time of the Indian Mutiny, this style of helmet.
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The Origins of the British Sun Helmet: Ellwood and Sons’ Air Tube Helmet for the British Army

By Peter SuciuMay 14, 2021
This Boer War helmet was worn by an officer of the 4th (Lancaster) or The King's Own Royal Regiment.
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Pith Helmets of the British Empire

By Peter SuciuFeb 22, 2021

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