United Kingdom. A Boer War Period British Army Pith Helmet, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity 1 Initial Training School

1 Initial Training School

Instituted in 1908

The interior paint of the helmet is also well preserved

embroidered uppers

United Kingdom. A Boer War Period British Army Pith Helmet, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity 1 Initial Training SchoolThis is a very well preserved British Army Boer War period pith helmet, constructed of a cork shell with a tan coloured canvas twill exterior lining. The helmet has a partially protruding front visor and rear neck protector. Wrapped around the helmet is a fully intact puggaree, constructed of tan coloured cotton twill, which can be unwound and wrapped around the wearers face and neck to provide protection from the sun. The left side of the helmet