Original British WWI Royal Flying Corps Pith Sun Helmet with Carry Bag- Dated 1915 German Army Heer The first variant

The first variant

complete with two hanging straps and hook to hold the sword at waist level

After serving in North Africa he took part in the D-Day landing on Omaha beach

Condition used but good and sturdy without major defects

In World War II the production of the M1 helmet began in June 1941 and ceased in September 1945

Original British WWI Royal Flying Corps Pith Sun Helmet with Carry Bag- Dated 1915 German Army Heer The first variantOriginal Item: Only One Available. Right out of the family attic! In splendid original condition this standard WW1 issue pith helmet has it all: complete with leather headband and chinstrap it retains a substantial cloth pugaree. A pugaree is the cloth wrap, which still bears it's unit's color flash to the left side. The inside of the leather head band is marked 519433 ELLIS R. J. Also there is very clear ink stamping of Crossed Rifles over W. D. with