Original British Zulu War 1877 Colonial Pattern Sun Helmet - Pith Helmet German Field Equipment and Niger off Cadiz allowed

and Niger off Cadiz allowed Nelson to detach them to disrupt local shipping supplying provisions for the Franco-Spanish Combined Fleet in Cadiz

On 7 August 1942 the unit conducted an amphibious assault on the small island of Gavutu and later seized the neighbouring island of Tanambogo with other Marine units

is awarded the Silver Star and is recommended for the Distinguished Service Medal

It should be noted that on occasion a helmet might be found bearing no markings whatsoever

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Original British Zulu War 1877 Colonial Pattern Sun Helmet - Pith Helmet German Field Equipment and Niger off Cadiz allowedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is the "classic" pattern of British sun helmet of the latter decades of the 19th century. The sun or "pith" helmet originated in India around the time of the Mutiny, but was only officially adopted in 1877 for general use by the British Army for use by all ranks serving in tropical locations including India and Africa. Known as the Foreign Service Helmet the helmet was made of cork and covered in white cloth.