Original Pre-WWII British Officer Pith Helmet by Hawkes & Co Saville Row London Original Machine Guns Each Dummy Rifle comes with

Each Dummy Rifle comes with a Butt Plate and provision for Sling Swivels although swivels are missing

Frank Gardiner

without the shutter

This is a truly superior parts set including the amazingly RARE Wooden Action Cover

• Dark blue tunic with red cuffs

Original Pre-WWII British Officer Pith Helmet by Hawkes & Co Saville Row London Original Machine Guns Each Dummy Rifle comes withOriginal Item: Only one available. Pith Helmets are what we might call a Sun hat but in early Victorian times these were known as Topees. First introduced in the early 19th century, these sun helmets were intended for use in the extremely hot steamy weather found in the far flung corners of the empire. Traditionally made out of cork these were both lightweight and versatile. Although originally intended for civilian use the military immediately saw