Replica British (Kitchener) Pith Helmet White kettle 8405-66-019-8478

8405-66-019-8478

Double Cast Iron Jaffle Iron

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Dimensions: 210cm x 150cm x 110cm

Replica British (Kitchener) Pith Helmet White kettle 8405-66-019-8478The British pith helmet (as worn by British soldiers overseas) was introduced by Kitchener into the uniform of the Indian Army during his period as commander in chief in India (19029). Also known as the Colonial Pattern helmet. These were widely adopted in the British Empire during the mid late 19th century. Troops would dye their helmets with tea or cover it in mud as a make shift camouflage. This initiated the issue of a khaki pith helmet for use in