Dating this Indian Commonwealth Pith Hat

[christek]

Knowing very little about these hats I have been using this to compliment a WWII Indian uniform. It is the correct style although I'm assuming Post War.

[HARRY THE MOLE]

Difficult to say how old it is, although the imperial measure hat size would indicate to me that it isn't that recent. I believe they were also known as the 'Shola Pith.' The trade label looks as though this was aimed at the civilian market rather than military.

[christek]

Difficult to say how old it is, although the imperial measure hat size would indicate to me that it isn't that recent.

Good point - I should have thought of that - That should in theory, place date prior to 1965 - I agree RE label - the 'Real Pith Hats' line seems unlikely marking for a military item. Interesting hat in any case. Many thanks!

[Jerry B]

Very hard to date this type of helmet, pre circa 1970 is the best I could guess at.