British Pith Helmet

Replica 24th Regiment Pith Helmet

Dr Livingston I presume - The pith helmet was associated with British colonial and Foreign Service history

• Colour Khaki sand. inside - green 
• Size - One size fits all
• Adjustable velcro style ends on cotton covered sweatband.
• Cotton Lining
• Lightweight

The Replica 24th regiment badge as worn on British colonial pith helmets in the Zulu war at Rorkes Drift and Isandlhwana 

Made from trees grown in the northern part of Vietnam. The material can sustain heavy sunlight as well as rain. When wet the Brithish pith helmet may become a bit softer, but then dries to its original state. The Vietnamese learned the art of pith helmet manufacturing a hundred years ago from the French during their occupation.

Colour: Khaki sand Pith Helmet with 24th Regiment Badge fixed

British Pith Helmet

The pith helmet is one of the most recognisable British Icons of our British colonial past.

The Army pith helmet was very quickly an essential accessory by civilians in the far corners of the British Empire. The pith helmet began life as military head gear uniform and was a development of German soldiers’ helmets of the 1870s. English soldiers during the Boer War 1899 1902 in South Africa used tea to dye their helmets the distinctive beige colour in order to give them better camouflage. They soon became standard issue and their popularity, which wasn’t limited to English colonial societies.

The rebel fighters in Viet Minh adapted a variation of the French coloniser’s pith helmet for there own use.

Use your pith helmet for a display or a fancy dress. You could even wear to the Lions rugby or England Football match . 

Made from trees grown in the northern part of Vietnam. The pith helmet material can sustain heavy sunlight as well as rain. When wet the pith helmet may become a bit softer, but then dries to its original state. The Vietnamese learned the art of pith helmet manufacturing a hundred years ago from the French during their occupation.

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