USMC Pith Helmet - USPH-001

The U.S. Marine Corps first issued pith helmets called "elephant hats" to the 1st Marine Division's deployment to Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, in 1940. They were worn in the South Pacific as well as worn by recruits in Marine Corps Boot Camp.
The USMC pith helmet has also seen use as a form of identification by rifle range coaches, similarly the campaign hat is worn by rifle range instructors as well as drill instructors.
 
Featured by multiple side vents and multiple bands, this US Marine Corps pith helmet unique compared to other pith helmets.
The hat provides a great protection from the sun and keeps your head cool as the helmet shell made of real pith is durable and lightweight.
 
Outside cover: High quality khaki twill.
Inside liner: Shade green or cream cotton fabric.
Chinstrap and sweatband: High quality leather.
Fittings: Ventilator, eyelet and buckle made of aluminum/brass.
Color: As pictured. Other colors on request.
Finishing: Handcrafted.
Size:  54 - 59 cm. Adjustable via a velcro lock on sweatband