Pith Helmet and Goggles

[Marine1058]

[RRA227]

Nice Italian helmet.  Rich A. in Pa.

[Marine1058]

It’s German

[patches]

Italiano, or do you mean the Goggles are German

[Marine1058]

Both are German

Here is my Italian pith

[RRA227]

Nice helmets. They were used by the Germans also. My plain one. Note pocket for plume holder. Others.  Rich A. in Pa.

Pic of a page of Rex's book.  Rich A. in Pa.

[shemp h.]

I've never seen a first pattern German pith with side vents or that type of chinstrap, can you please post inside photos?

 

 

                         Bill

[Bosley]

These are very cool.  Going to have to add one to the collection at some point..

 

Also Rich, that glass case looks incredible.