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Old 18-10-16, 02:41 PM
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Default Pith helmet id please

Sorry not my area, should this be called a Tropical or Pith Helmet and is this Guards or Cavalry please
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Old 18-10-16, 02:56 PM
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The flash is in Royal Air Force colours. Here is a current one.

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Officially they are Helmets, Universal, Khaki but have been noted in Army instructions as sun helmets.

The flash is that of The Royal Air Force.

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Cheers Marc and Jon for the information.

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