Pith Helmets

**Downunder Kilt** · 3rd February 11, 12:59 AM

English Bloke you are absolutly spot on with that vison of Michael Caine in a pith helmet in Zulu. The epitome of a British officer of the time.

**Downunder Kilt** · 3rd February 11, 01:28 AM

The man himself

**Ancienne Alliance** · 3rd February 11, 01:37 AM

Please check this out :

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/g...t-enthusiasts/

Best,

Robert

**walkerk** · 3rd February 11, 02:09 AM

Peter Suciu's books on sun helmets are an excellent reference and a good read.

http://www.nyc-techwriters.com/militaria/helmets.htm

**Tartan Tess** · 3rd February 11, 03:42 AM

I wear the ventilated one that Beloitpiper has shown.
I love it! Has better airflow than any straw hat I have ever owned.

**BoldHighlander** · 3rd February 11, 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt

The man himself

I love that film! ith:

As matter of fact, I'm expecting the dvd to arrive in today's mail to replace the video version that I wore out!

**BoldHighlander** · 3rd February 11, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by walkerk

Peter Suciu's books on sun helmets are an excellent reference and a good read.

http://www.nyc-techwriters.com/militaria/helmets.htm

Thanks for the link! ith:

**BoldHighlander** · 3rd February 11, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by English Bloke

Here's a link to Military style Pith hemets (Think Michael Caine):
here.
and here.

I've got one of these pith helmets although I don't wear it much it must be said:

And the issue slouch hat from these chaps (bottom right) has been on my wish-list for about four years, although there are some smashin' hats elsewhere on this site if you're into bush hats.

Thanks for the links John!

I too, have always liked the ol' Aussie slouch hat

Originally Posted by Ancienne Alliance

Please check this out :

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/g...t-enthusiasts/

Thanks Robert! ith:

**Monkey@Arms** · 3rd February 11, 01:36 PM

Pithy

Best regards,

Jake

**Detroitpete** · 3rd February 11, 01:53 PM

While in my estimation, NO one pulls off the pith better than Panache...you will find MANY pith-topped englishman in the movie "Four Feathers" with Heath Ledger. I just finally had the opportunity to see this movie.