Original Pre-WWII British Officer Pith Helmet by Hawkes & Co Saville Row London Original Machine Guns Frank Gardiner

Frank Gardiner

without the shutter

• Dark blue tunic with red cuffs

M1942 Canteen with carrier

Original Pre-WWII British Officer Pith Helmet by Hawkes & Co Saville Row London Original Machine Guns Frank GardinerOriginal Item: Only one available. Pith Helmets are what we might call a Sun hat but in early Victorian times these were known as Topees. First introduced in the early 19th century, these sun helmets were intended for use in the extremely hot steamy weather found in the far flung corners of the empire. Traditionally made out of cork these were both lightweight and versatile. Although originally intended for civilian use the military immediately saw