Original British WWII Bombay Bowler Pith Helmet of the West Yorkshire Regiment Antique Winchesters The lower end is provided

The lower end is provided with two recesses for a spanner wrench if removal is necessary

appearing to be un-issued or lightly used

Answer: These are accountability numbers which reference specific steel batches from which the planchet came before it was die struck

Four digit serial number on lower trigger guard tang

Original British WWII Bombay Bowler Pith Helmet of the West Yorkshire Regiment Antique Winchesters The lower end is providedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Developed for WW2 this is a cork pith helmet with a most wonderful maker's label inside the crown that reads: SHAIKH VAZIRUDDIN MOHAMED, HAT MAKUFACTURER RAMCHANDRA BLDG. OPP. G. T. HOSPITAL, CARNAC ROAD, BOMBAY 2 This is a completely original WWII production example complete with leather chinstrap and pugaree (crown wrap) bearing the brass helmet badge of the WEST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT. Features of note include the