British P-1871 Victorian Colonial White Pith Helmet Category_Blunderbuss It was replaced in 1888

It was replaced in 1888 by the

Blade is well marked on both sides with a Crown over G

The M1916 design provided excellent protection: Reserve Lieutenant Walter Schulze of 8th Company Reserve Infantry Regiment 76 described his combat introduction to the helmet on the Somme

- Vary in size

Serial # 347025 with a legible SWP 1886 cartouche

British P-1871 Victorian Colonial White Pith Helmet Category_Blunderbuss It was replaced in 1888New Made Item: Constructed, as in Victorian times, of cloth covered synthetic cork type material with light adjustable leather liner (adjustable) and adjustable leather chin straps; one size fits all. This New Made Pith Helmet is perfect for wearing or for your Military display. This pattern developed in 1871 Tall White Pith Helmet as used in the ZULU Wars and the various Indian Campaigns, the standard for over 20 years.