British WWII British Lancashire Fusiliers Wolseley Pattern Foreign Service Helmet with Tin Transit Chest Headgear Knop means ball in Afrikaans

Knop means ball in Afrikaans

Note: The fabric used on the reversible camouflage is only surface dyed

It was one of the most advanced fighters of the era

There is almost no wear and the elastic cotton waist band and cuffs are nearly perfect

British WWII British Lancashire Fusiliers Wolseley Pattern Foreign Service Helmet with Tin Transit Chest Headgear Knop means ball in AfrikaansOriginal Item: Only One Available. From World War Two this British Pith Helmet was issued for use in the tropics. The Lancashire Fusiliers faced the Germans in Europe and were then shipped east to India and took part in the Burma Campaign against the Japanese. This particular helmet, very possibly an officer's, is complete with puggaree wrappings is dated 1942, has the original maker label reading "Helmets Ltd., Wheathampstead and the original size