British pith helmet,

[Butch]

Recently picked up this helmet and cover.
It is a British pith helmet with ribbon attached to the purgree which I have been told is to the Welsh Regiment, the unusual thing that came with the helmet was a draw string cover which is WD marked.
The helmet manufacture is LINNEY OF LONDON and does not have a date stamp, regarding the chinstrap it does look more like an Officers example.
Does anyone have any idea when this helmet was made and issued.

Many thanks, Gareth

[Butch]

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[Butch]

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[stray_dog]

Hi Gareth!

If my eyes don't fail me, I think that I can see an "O" above the WD marks of the cover. "O" is associated with 1942.

The helmet may also be dated, it is possible that you 'll find a WD mark on the inside of the headband.

This is where to look at and how it should look like (6th photo): http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...light=wolseley

Regards, Giorgos

[Bond]

Looks like an OR's pith -cloth edging trim- with a private purchase/officers leather chinstrap. I read somewhere that the silver foil lining was only used during 1941/3.

Good pith and great to see the cover

Jerry