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WW1 badged Sun Helmet
Latest addition to my small collection of New Zealand head wear . 10th Nelson Mounted Rifles squadron , Canterbury Mounted Rifles . Green band is unusual. Wolesley pattern, sun helmet/solar toppee.
Last edited by pukman; 09-11-19 at 06:47 PM. |
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A very handsome acquisition. I remember seeing a squashed version of this sun helmet (with a plain puggaree) with a 9th Hawkes Bay Infantry Regiment badge worn by a man at Gallipoli. Regards, John |
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Hi Iain
A wonderful addition to any collection. Thanks for sharing. John |
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Full story on my Face Book page Unknown warriors of the NZEF, John, I am sure you will enjoy it. Cheers Iain. |
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Yes it is John. A quite a few of these sun helmets got damaged on their travels or in the course of time , so a rare piece of headwear to find in NZ. Cheers Iain. |
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Cheers, John |
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Thank you John J and John A , you have my full respect, not only as collectors, but as people.
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