Original Italian WWII North African Campaign M1928 Tropical Sun Pith Helmet with Cockade - Size 58 Ammunition Original Item: Reinforcement bar compatible

Original Item: Reinforcement bar compatible with the P-1885 MkIV variation of the British manufactured Martini Henry rifle

/ BRUSH on the tail of the lock

The left side of the frame is marked Colt’s Patent and

the rear spine on this helmet unfortunately broke off

It is wrapped with twisted brass wires

Original Italian WWII North African Campaign M1928 Tropical Sun Pith Helmet with Cockade - Size 58 Ammunition Original Item: Reinforcement bar compatibleOriginal Item: Only One available. This is an excellent example of an Italian model 1928 tropical sun helmet (first version pre WW2) with an Italian Fasces cockade. Overall a hard to find example of a helmet used extensively during the North African campaign by an Italian officer who most probably came under the command of Rommel's Afrika Korps. This example is offered in good condition, with cockade, correct wire vents, and complete liner. The