British White Replica Pith Helmet

British White Replica Pith HelmetThis sun hat is a replica of the Zulu War type British Pith Helmet. Also known as the Colonial Pattern helmet. These were widely adopted in the British Empire during the mid late 19th century. Troops would dye their helmets with tea or cover it in mud as a make shift camouflage. This initiated the issue of a khaki pith helmet for use in tropical environments. Constructed from pith (Hart Wood) trees grown in the northern part of Vietnam, this is what

This may or may not be in original packaging

Troops would wear these warm ushankas to protect their head

*Note* These came in a variety of different models or with different Camelbak internals - See last image for an example

Protects from sun and rain

Bottle is made of high-density polyethylene

Supplied with 24 fuel tabs for use straight out of the pack

These fasten the same way

rot/mold and 100% waterproofing treatments

Coming in DPM (Disruptive Pattern Material)

5% Elastane

Easy to ignite

measure the circumference around your knuckles on your dominant hand