British tropical helmet...Military or Civil? WW2?

**Markoni Serbia** · 06-14-2011, 02:04 PM

If somebody knows something-please help..

one picture on the web says:
"British_Tropical_Helmet_worn_by_Italian_Infantry, _WWII"

One guy want's to sell me..

Tnx

**mclakic** · 06-20-2011, 11:40 PM

Rekoh ti da to nije vojni slem.

**Adrian Stevenson** · 06-21-2011, 07:30 AM

It is civil, not military issue.

Cheers, Ade.

**Markoni Serbia** · 06-23-2011, 12:49 AM

thanks
i found one link British Tropical Helmet worn by Italian Infantry, WWII

**Markoni Serbia** · 06-23-2011, 12:51 AM

..and becaouse that i started new threat..

**Jerry B** · 06-23-2011, 10:16 PM

This type is sometimes called a Bombay bowler, and though it is a civilian made example, these were used in times of need. They were not normally used by the Italians, but they had a very similar version of the same basic form, though with a rounder brim towards the rear. The example on the link has probably been 'pimped', IMO.

Regards,

Jerry

**Aldo** · 06-24-2011, 11:13 PM

Here is an example of a British Wolseley Pattern Sun Helmet, 1942
military model for comparison

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**Jerry B** · 10-21-2011, 08:49 PM

by Aldo

Here is an example of a British Wolseley Pattern Sun Helmet, 1942
military model for comparison

Yes, this type with the silver foil inner dome lining were only made in 42 and 43, according to info I have read on these and all the examples I have seen with this feature are dated to those years, including the example I own.

Regards,

Jerry