Lot 5579

Description

Victorian Military Forces pith helmet, pre federation, Wolseley pattern, brass unit badge (40mm) at front, ventilation dome at top, brass and leather backed chinstrap secured on inside hooks, with 11-pleated puggaree, leather sweatband with narrow cloth liner above and padded cloth interior lining, this loose. Some loss of material on lining, outer surface with some painting evident in places, otherwise very fine.