British Khaki Replica Pith Helmet urban NSN: 8415-99-667-4256

NSN: 8415-99-667-4256

A shield with the country's coat of arms finishes it off

Small strap and grommet

Zip Front with hook & loop storm flap

As over-trousers

British Khaki Replica Pith Helmet urban NSN: 8415-99-667-4256This sun hat is a replica of the Zulu War type British Pith Helmet. Also known as the Colonial Pattern helmet. These were widely adopted in the British Empire during the mid late 19th century. Troops would dye their helmets with tea or cover it in mud as a make shift camouflage. This initiated the issue of a khaki pith helmet for use in tropical environments. Constructed from pith (Hart Wood) trees grown in the northern part of Vietnam, this is what