Original British WWI Royal Flying Corps Pith Sun Helmet with Carry Bag- Dated 1915 German Army Heer WW2 style Construction details include

WW2 style Construction details include WW2 flat metal buttons

Condition used but good and sturdy without major defects

complete with two hanging straps and hook to hold the sword at waist level

The British called this system Rifle Muzzle Loaders

The first variant

Original British WWI Royal Flying Corps Pith Sun Helmet with Carry Bag- Dated 1915 German Army Heer WW2 style Construction details includeOriginal Item: Only One Available. Right out of the family attic! In splendid original condition this standard WW1 issue pith helmet has it all: complete with leather headband and chinstrap it retains a substantial cloth pugaree. A pugaree is the cloth wrap, which still bears it's unit's color flash to the left side. The inside of the leather head band is marked 519433 ELLIS R. J. Also there is very clear ink stamping of Crossed Rifles over W. D. with