Indian pattern pith helmet

[António Fragoeiro]

Hi, looking at this one.
It seems post war and probably civilan issue.
Am i correct?
Thanks
Cheers.
Nuno

[Jerry B]

Hard to date these, but it is a Cawnpore pattern which is an early version of the India pattern and these with the padded exterior tend to be pre WWII, though as I posted it is hard to date for certain.

Cool pith and one I would buy if the price was not too much, though I don't know what is a good price as I have never bought one of this type.

[António Fragoeiro]

Hard to date these, but it is a Cawnpore pattern which is an early version of the India pattern and these with the padded exterior tend to be pre WWII, though as I posted it is hard to date for certain.

Cool pith and one I would buy if the price was not too much, though I don't know what is a good price as I have never bought one of this type.

From what i know, it is undated.
No marks, except for maker but it look to be a really cool pith.
Thanks Jerry, im going for it.
Cheers.
Nuno

[Jerry B]

From what i know, it is undated.
No marks, except for maker but it look to be a really cool pith.
Thanks Jerry, im going for it.
Cheers.
Nuno

They are rarely dated, especially if it is a private purchase type like this one. I have one with a broad arrow stamp and one with a dated label, but both of those are Army issue types and not private purchase.

[SADolch]

HELLO
I am not an authority on pith helmets,here is mine that i have had for quite some time (not 1929) the difference that i see , mine is dated ,not maker marked and no air vent,how do you tell between civilian and military?.....DAVE H

[Jerry B]

Without a known history or signs that it had a flash or other insignia added you cannot tell.

[Jerry B]

Nuno, your inbox is full mate so I can't reply to your last message. Be good to see the date on this when you have it in the hand, as this type can be pre WWI I think.