Vintage 1960s Pith Military Jungle Safari Zoo Keeper Sun Helmet 14"

Description

Vintage khaki fabric covered pith helmet with a trio of holes on each side for air circulation, faux leather interior straps, and green painted interior. Circa 1960s, Vietnam War Era.

“The pith helmet, also known as the safari helmet, salacot,[a] sola topee, sun helmet, topee, and topi[b]) is a lightweight cloth-covered helmet made of sholapith.[1] The pith helmet originates from the Spanish military adaptation of the native salakot headgear of the Philippines.[2][3]

It was often worn by European travellers and explorers, in the varying climates found in Southeast Asia, Africa, and the tropics, but was also used in many other contexts. It was routinely issued to European military personnel serving overseas in hot climates from the mid-nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century.

Condition

Good Overall - Gentle wear/light stains to exterior; couple of cracks/dings to interior surface; interior straps dry/brittle/gently worn

Dimensions

14” x 11.5” x 6” / Interior Circumference (Straps) Approx – 21” (Width x Depth x Height)