Original British Victorian Rare Four Panel Colonial Pattern Sun Helmet Spanish Military Equipment model ANG6530 by American Optical

model ANG6530 by American Optical Company offered in very good condition with rare Blue tint lenses

The lining is woven fleece inside the wrist cover

It was a war of attrition for the Chinese pilots

The Model 1854 is 45 1/2 inches in overall length

Original British Victorian Rare Four Panel Colonial Pattern Sun Helmet Spanish Military Equipment model ANG6530 by American OpticalOriginal Item: Only One Available. Authorized in June of 1877 the regulation Foreign Service Helmet, was made of cork and covered in white cloth with a standard six seams. The style was worn throughout the empire, and this pattern remained in use until replaced by the Wolseley pattern helmet. What we have here is the rare "four panel" version of the helmet, which has 4 panels and seams as opposed to the usual 6. The sun or "pith" helmet originated in