Pith Helmet
Pith Helmet
TRFU-Pith$199.00
Price: $199.00
Preorders Only
This item is currently on backorder with an expected delivery of July 2024.
Developed in the mid-1800's, the pith helmet was issued to British and other European troops stationed in India, Africa and the Middle East until the late 1940's. Originally it was designed as a sunhat for the tropics and was made from pith (a spongy wood fiber that can be permanently molded into different shapes) or cork. This construction allowed the headwear to be water repellent and hold its shape even when immersed in wate. Additionally, it was ideal for scooping up water and then tipping it up over one’s head to cool down. The band around the helmet is called a pugaree which is an Indian term, and was made of a strip of cotton cloth that could double up as a bandage in times of injury when at war.
The contemporary pith helmet is adjustable (one size fits all), lightweight and affordable. This must-have piece is the perfect accessory for any trophy room.
This item is currently on backorder with an expected delivery of July 2024.
Developed in the mid-1800's, the pith helmet was issued to British and other European troops stationed in India, Africa and the Middle East until the late 1940's. Originally it was designed as a sunhat for the tropics and was made from pith (a spongy wood fiber that can be permanently molded into different shapes) or cork. This construction allowed the headwear to be water repellent and hold its shape even when immersed in wate. Additionally, it was ideal for scooping up water and then tipping it up over one’s head to cool down. The band around the helmet is called a pugaree which is an Indian term, and was made of a strip of cotton cloth that could double up as a bandage in times of injury when at war.
The contemporary pith helmet is adjustable (one size fits all), lightweight and affordable. This must-have piece is the perfect accessory for any trophy room.