Original British Pre-WWII Royal Marines Wolseley Pattern Pith Helmet Japanese Field Gear with areas showing the original

with areas showing the original blued finish

Minnisota from 1862-1864

and has clear lands and grooves

The blade looks to be in great shape

Original British Pre-WWII Royal Marines Wolseley Pattern Pith Helmet Japanese Field Gear with areas showing the originalOriginal Item: Only One Available. Fine condition British Royal Marine Wolseley Pattern Foreign Service Helmet from before World War Two. The Wolseley pattern helmet has been the standard dress headgear for the Royal Marines, featuring a ball on top, a distinction once standard for artillerymen. This derives from the part of the Corps that was once the Royal Marine Artillery. Size 7. Original gilt helmet badge with motto (PER TERRAM PER MARE) and