Military Sun Helmets of the World
By Peter Suciu with Stuart Bates
Foreword by Mark R. Kasal
This book, of over 100 pages, examines the history of these helmets, from the Indian Mutiny through the modern day. With nearly 200 color photographs and illustrations, as well as dozens of period photographs, this book is an essential guide to anyone interested in learning more about this form of military headgear that has been used around the world since the middle of the 19th century.
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· ISBN: 978-1-894581-52-3
· English
· Hardcover, 103 pages
· 8.3” x 11.69”
· Over 200 color and black & white photos and illustrations
The NSWCB helmet on the cover of the book – is it original or a reproduction? If it is a reproduction where can one obtain it?
I HAVE THE PITH HELMET AND NEED INFO ON IT THE TAN WITH THE CURTAIN ON THE BACK
ROBERT
i have just acquired a sun helmet: stamped on interior crown: 08 HELMUT SUN DSA 100-4036 8415-161-4773. it is in nearly mint condition with a chin strap intact and also in mint condition and only the lacing missing from the adjustable brown fabric band. i presume this is US military issue and the number will indicate date of manufacture. Is that correct and why else might that number tell me? Who is the manufacturer?
Sister Soami–
It sounds like an American helmet made by Hawley Products. Without seeing a picture of it I couldn’t add more.
Purchased a FS helmet recently, could be Anglo Sudan war but also Anglo Boer (or none of those), stamp inside could be (though faded) 1896, dome can be unscrewed and replaced with spike (have that and brassed chinstrap). Any place where I could send a picture? Thanks.
I came across a hat that is stamped inside and an curious of it’s origin. I’m wondering if you might help. I can send pictures.
im researching a pith helmet with an inside stamp mark of H G & R ltd 1915 on the inside.
The pugaree has the remains a yellow Fleur de Lis on it . it also has a heavey blue ink stamp mark WMAN. Can you tell me anything about it?
Thanks
Michael
Michael Madden,
Your helmet is to one of the British Manchester Regiment battalions of the Great War. Fleur de lys was a Manchesters’ emblem. “H.G. & R.” is the London firm of Hepburn, Gale & Ross, cork helmet makers and army accoutrement suppliers to British and Indian Governments.
Best wishes,
Chris Mills
Hawley Products Co.
December 31, 1948 B-0254 Inside & on strap inside pith helmet
Unable to read the dash area
Cont. ——- 1555
Pin on front American Eagle Emblem 13 stars above head, arrows in r claw & branches in left
Brown cord across brim
(Not marine emblem )
Not able to send pictures to this site & I tried your reply e-mail & came back undelivered.
Computer challenged. Where & how to send ?
I have a pith sun hat with leather chin strap and leather strap across the top. It is quilt stitched and original. Inside it says N. BAROUK – PORT SAID – RUE PRINCE FAROUK. Its is satin and leather lined. Can’t find any info on such a hat and wondered about its history. Can anyone help?
Where is the correct location for the chin strap when placed on the helmet…front or back on brim???
Just ordered your book. Your site has been invaluable to me, specifically in deciding if my purchase of a german-used Italian M1935 pith was a poor choice. It may still be, but at least I know the germans did use the Italian pith, so there is a chance. I’ll keep researching, and will look forward to the arrival of the book.
Until then, is there any purpose to the extra bit of material on the side of the M1935? This is about where a german tri-color shield would be placed.
Would like to buy a copy.
I have my dads sun helmet . It has a label inside , says Made in USA , St . Charles , Illinois , TROPPER ,, M or H***nicy I cannot confirm the lettering .
Maybe some one can tell me what the full label says . Thanks