Hammer

£80

World War I Officer’s private purchase Wolseley Pattern Pith Helmet and Transit Tin, circa 1917, with dark blue (naval?) edge to the puggaree, liner with size '6 7/8' label, green canvas interior rim, brass boss marked 'THE AUPA' with surrounding green label with gold lettering 'TRESS' / WATERPROOF / HELMET / MANUFACTURERS / TRESS & Co. Ltd. LONDON', brown leather strap marked 'T. THOMASSON & Co. / 1917', with its travelling tin marked 'R V R' (Royal Volunteer Reserve) with remains of original transit labels, the interior japanned.