Wolseley Pattern Pith Helmet

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Wolseley Pattern Pith Helmet - WPH-005

Code: WPH-005

General Introduction:

This Wolseley pattern pith helmet was named after (but not designed by) Sir Garnet Wolseley and widely used by the British Army and Colonial civil service from 1900.

This Wolseley pith helmet is 100% handmade in Vietnam using pith (of an indigenous tree - Sesbania Javanica living in swamp) and knowhow (learnt from the French) retained and unchanged since 1900s (French colonial period).
With its swept-back brim, it provides greater protection from the sun than the other pith helmets.

Outside cover: High quality khaki twill.
Inside liner: Shade green or cream cotton fabric.
Chinstrap and sweatband: High quality leather.
Pith helmet fittings: Ventilator, eyelet and buckle made of aluminum/brass. We supply other fittings: helmet badge, helmet top spike, helmet top ball, helmet domed base, helmet rosettes, helmet chin chain.
Color: As pictured. Other colors on request.
Size: One size fits most. The velcro lock help adjusting
Finishing: Handcrafted.

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Such was the popularity of this Wolseley pattern pith helmet that it became a common civilian headgear for Westerners in the tropics and sub-tropics from the mid-19th century. The civilian pith helmets usually had the same dimensions and outline as its contemporary military counterpart though it lacked decorative extras such as badges, top spikes or balls. It was worn by men and women, old and young, both on formal and casual occasions, until the 1940s. Both white and khaki versions were used. It was often worn together with civilian versions of khaki drill and/or bush jackets.

The Wolseley pith helmet differs from other pith helmets in having a more sloping brim with an apex at the front and back. The dome is also taller and more conical than the other more rounded variations.

These pith helmets are ideal item for wearing at both heavy rain sun conditions; used for outdoor activity and safari contexts to keep cool. It is also a nice item for collector or for display purpose.

We use plain standard carton for packaging.
Each pith helmet is put in a poly bag and then as many as 16-22 pcs are put in a master 5 ply carton.
Full color carton or special packaging is available upon request.

We offer design and customization services at reasonable expense.
If you want a pith helmet at your own idea, just email us. We will turn your idea into reality.
We also offer restoration service for different types of pith helmets and related fittings.

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