BOER WAR PATTERN BRITISH OFFICERS FOREIGN SERVICE PITH HELMET

Code: 11721

BOER WAR PATTERN BRITISH OFFICERS FOREIGN SERVICE PITH HELMET.

British Boer War officer's pattern late 19th century 'Foreign Service' Pith helmet. Label size printed 6 7/8. (I measure it at 6 5/8). In very good condition for age, body is firm with no soft areas. Complete with soft leather sweatband, leather (Officer's pattern) edge strip and top air vent. Owners ink marked initials  R.W.M. Manufacturers/retailers label Matthews & company, Portsea, Portsouth (Victorian relailers of military uniforms and associated equipment.