Original British Zulu War 1877 Colonial Pattern Sun Helmet - Pith Helmet German Field Equipment is awarded the Silver Star

is awarded the Silver Star and is recommended for the Distinguished Service Medal

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and Niger off Cadiz allowed Nelson to detach them to disrupt local shipping supplying provisions for the Franco-Spanish Combined Fleet in Cadiz

Datum: 10 JUN

1st Battalion of The Perry County Volunteers

Original British Zulu War 1877 Colonial Pattern Sun Helmet - Pith Helmet German Field Equipment is awarded the Silver StarOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is the "classic" pattern of British sun helmet of the latter decades of the 19th century. The sun or "pith" helmet originated in India around the time of the Mutiny, but was only officially adopted in 1877 for general use by the British Army for use by all ranks serving in tropical locations including India and Africa. Known as the Foreign Service Helmet the helmet was made of cork and covered in white cloth.