British Foreign Service-Zulu War Pith Helmet - White derby This great toyo straw sun

This great toyo straw sun hat is decorated with a small Barts badge sewn on the side

Jacob could not get enough berets from France to satisfy his British customers in the 1930's

Secret pocket in the crown

31% polyester

British Foreign Service-Zulu War Pith Helmet - White derby This great toyo straw sunThis white pith helmet is designed to be an historically accurate replica of that worn by the 24th RoF in the Anglo Zulu War of 1879. It is made from trees grown in the northern part of Vietnam. The material can sustain heavy sunlight as well as rain. When wet the hat may become a bit softer, but then dries to its original state. The Vietnamese learned the art of pith helmet manufacturing a hundred years ago from the French during their occupation.