Headwear - HELMET, PITH

Historical information

Part of the Leo Reoch Cohn Collection.
See Catalogue No. 5527.2 for his service record.

Physical description

Light khaki pith helmet with band. The crown has four panels, with a domed ventilation button on top. The brim is edged with cotton trim. Underside of the brim is painted green. It has an adjustable brown leather sweat band.

Inscriptions & markings

Stamped on the inside of crown in black ink: '71/8 (inside a circle)'.
Handwritten on the inside of the crown in black: 'E. W.'.

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