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Original Item: Only One available. This is a nice example of the rare Aden Pattern WW2 Italian officers helmet. Notable features include an heavily embroidered royal artillery badge, complete leather chinstrap which stretches across the exterior crown and liner which retains a partial maker’s label. Size is approximately 6 3/4 and overall condition is good with some minor staining and wear throughout.
While it is hard not to see that the Italian Model 1928 helmet was at least highly influenced by the British Wolseley helmet, the Italian military also seemed taken by the Anglo-Indian Cawnpore helmet. This particular topee, which is noted for its chinstrap stretching over the crown, was first popular as a civilian helmet, but soon found its way to the military as a private purchase item.
Originally dubbed the Cawnpore Tent Club hat, it was popularized by the Prince of Wales’ visit to India 1875-76. From the First World War to the 1930s the helmet was chosen by fashion thinking British Officers, but in 1938 the Commander-in-Chief India dictated that the Cawnpore Tent Club helmet – along with the Wolseley – were to be phased out in favor of the Khaki Solar Pith Hat.
The label is very partial but the word FERRETTI is readable, a good research project.
A great example, ready for further research and display.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
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Original Item: Only One available. This is a nice example of the rare Aden Pattern WW2 Italian officers helmet. Notable features include an heavily embroidered royal artillery badge, complete leather chinstrap which stretches across the exterior crown and liner which retains a partial maker’s label. Size is approximately 6 3/4 and overall condition is good with some minor staining and wear throughout.
While it is hard not to see that the Italian Model 1928 helmet was at least highly influenced by the British Wolseley helmet, the Italian military also seemed taken by the Anglo-Indian Cawnpore helmet. This particular topee, which is noted for its chinstrap stretching over the crown, was first popular as a civilian helmet, but soon found its way to the military as a private purchase item.
Originally dubbed the Cawnpore Tent Club hat, it was popularized by the Prince of Wales’ visit to India 1875-76. From the First World War to the 1930s the helmet was chosen by fashion thinking British Officers, but in 1938 the Commander-in-Chief India dictated that the Cawnpore Tent Club helmet – along with the Wolseley – were to be phased out in favor of the Khaki Solar Pith Hat.
The label is very partial but the word FERRETTI is readable, a good research project.
A great example, ready for further research and display.
