United Kingdom. A Boer War Period British Army Pith Helmet, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity number 822)

number 822)

gold-coloured aluminum receiving clip stitched in place on the left end

1 Initial Training School

all edged in twisted silver piping

Dunfermline on 14 September 1914

United Kingdom. A Boer War Period British Army Pith Helmet, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity number 822)This 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