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South African Pith Helmet
The first pattern South African "polo" helmet, these were mean to replace the British Wolseley pattern helmet.
This example is features the early pattern ventilation at the top, and has the badge of the Imperial Light Horse Regiment, which was first raised for service during the Second Anglo-Boer War in 1899. The unit today serves as an Armoured Car Reconnaissance Regiment. This helmet likely dates to the early post-World War II era.
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South African Pith Helmet
Used during the 1930s and 1940s these were originally designed as polo helmets, but were used by the South African army in place of the steel helmet.
This example is dated 1942, and was made by Failsworth Hats Inc.
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South African M87 Kevlar Helmet
Introduced in the 1980s to replace the Israeli M76, these helmets were produced by S.A.P.H.I. Ltd. (South African Pith Helmet Industry Ltd.). This example features the flat brown camo cover.
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