WW2 BRITISH 7th OFFICERS ARMOURED DIVISION (DESERT RATS) SUN HELMET
This Sun or Pith helmet is in excellent condition for its age. These helmets were normally worn by officers, This example has the original 'Desert Rats' cloth insignia stitched to the Pugaree. The interior is in very good condition with 70% of the reflective silver lining to the interior crown still present as is the leather sweatband which is maker stamped to Moores of London to one side and Broad Arrow stamped and dated 1942 size 7 and the owners name of G Murch. Original chin strap present.
Desert Rats items are highly collectable and this sun helmet is an excellent example.