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British Officers Tropical Helmet and Badge
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British Officers Tropical Helmet and Badge

19th century
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Badge and helmets in good condition, the badge is for Ceylon Light Infantry (CLI), helmets makers Lahore India large sized, height 22cm width 20cm depth 34cm reference DBSS

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Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated this British Tropical Pith Helmet to the 1870s.

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Badge and helmets in good condition, the badge is for Ceylon Light Infantry (CLI), helmets makers Lahore India large sized, height 22cm width 20cm depth 34cm reference DBSS
Date of Manufacture

Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated this British Tropical Pith Helmet to the 1870s.

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A khaki British military tropical pith helmet fitted with a cloth pugaree, leather chinstrap, and a silvered regimental badge featuring a crown and elephant motif.
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Archive I A khaki British military tropical pith helmet fitted with a cloth pugaree, leather chinstrap, and a silvered regimental badge featuring a crown and elephant motif.

British Officers Tropical Helmet and Badge

Archive II A khaki British military tropical pith helmet fitted with a cloth pugaree, leather chinstrap, and a silvered regimental badge featuring a crown and elephant motif. View II
Archive III A khaki British military tropical pith helmet fitted with a cloth pugaree, leather chinstrap, and a silvered regimental badge featuring a crown and elephant motif. View III
Archive IV A khaki British military tropical pith helmet fitted with a cloth pugaree, leather chinstrap, and a silvered regimental badge featuring a crown and elephant motif. View IV
Archive V A khaki British military tropical pith helmet fitted with a cloth pugaree, leather chinstrap, and a silvered regimental badge featuring a crown and elephant motif. View V
Archive VI A khaki British military tropical pith helmet fitted with a cloth pugaree, leather chinstrap, and a silvered regimental badge featuring a crown and elephant motif. View VI
Archive VII A khaki British military tropical pith helmet fitted with a cloth pugaree, leather chinstrap, and a silvered regimental badge featuring a crown and elephant motif. View VII
Archive VIII A khaki British military tropical pith helmet fitted with a cloth pugaree, leather chinstrap, and a silvered regimental badge featuring a crown and elephant motif. View VIII
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A khaki British military tropical pith helmet fitted with a cloth pugaree, leather chinstrap, and a silvered regimental badge featuring a crown and elephant motif.
BRITISH OFFICERS TROPICAL HELMET AND BADGE
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A khaki British military tropical pith helmet fitted with a cloth pugaree, leather chinstrap, and a silvered regimental badge featuring a crown and elephant motif.
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  • ObjectMilitary Helmets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleColonial Militaria
  • MaterialPith, Canvas, Leather, Metal
  • ColourKhaki
  • MotifsCloth pugaree wrap, Leather chinstrap, Silvered regimental badge, Ventilated top dome

This British colonial military tropical helmet dates from the 1870 period and follows a colonial militaria style. The piece consists of a pith helmet covered in khaki canvas, complete with a matching cloth pugaree wrap, a dark brown leather chinstrap fitted with a metal buckle, and a polished silvered regimental badge affixed to the front. The badge depicts a crown above a wreath encircling an elephant motif, while the upper dome features a rounded ventilated top component. The interior sits mounted upon a mannequin head base for display purposes within domestic spaces. Measuring 22 cm in height, 20 cm in width, and 34 cm in depth, the helmet functions as a decorative display piece suited for placement upon a bookshelf or within a gentleman's library setting.

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Tropical helmets, also known as pith helmets or solar topees, were developed during the nineteenth century for military forces serving in warm climate colonies. They were designed to protect soldiers from sunstroke and excessive heat during foreign service.

These helmets were constructed using lightweight cork or pith extracted from sola plants, lined with cloth, and covered in cotton drill or canvas. They typically feature a layered cloth pugaree band, internal leather sweatbands, and adjustable chinstraps.

Authentic period examples generally display precise stitching, original regimental insignia fittings, maker stamps inside the crown, and age-appropriate patination on metal badges and leather straps.

Historical headwear is often mounted on a tailored hat stand and styled as a sculptural accent on a bookcase, mantelpiece, or within a cabinet of curiosities.

Store the item in a temperature-controlled environment away from direct sunlight, dampness, and high humidity. Clean light surface dust using a soft, dry brush rather than liquid cleaners.
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