Original British Victorian Era Pillbox Hat by Hobson & Sons of London Japanese Uniforms Production of the MAB became

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It appears that the slightly longer cylinder was introduced by Forehand & Wadsworth for use with the more powerful Russian cartridge

The reverse ricasso of the blade is stamped (not etched) with the 1935-41 Eickhorn Squirrel trademark

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Original British Victorian Era Pillbox Hat by Hobson & Sons of London Japanese Uniforms Production of the MAB becameOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Victorian era was one of the most glamorous times for military uniforms, wonderful bright colors, predominantly red, beautifully tailored and worn with amazing ornate headgear. Exotic helmets abounded with every regiment displaying their own versions. Of course, this was all "for show" and in their everyday lives things were quite different. What we offer here is typical headgear of many other ranks soldiers when