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Antique British Colonial Pith Helmet Ranelagh England Colombia Leticia War 1932 — JM Militaria & Collectibles ✦ ✦ ✦ JM Militaria & Collectibles ✦ ✦ ✦ Buenos Aires · Est. 2012 · Historical Arms · Decorative Arts · Antique Edged Weapons · Fine Militaria Colonial Militaria · Headgear Antique British Colonial Pith Helmet — Ranelagh, England · Leticia War, 1932
✦ Description ✦
✦ Object Details ✦ Classification Colonial pattern pith helmet (sun helmet / salacot), officer type Period Early-to-mid 20th century (no manufacture date stamped; the accompanying period photograph documents this type of helmet in service in December 1932, during the Leticia Incident, also known as the Colombia-Peru War) Country of Origin Manufactured in England; retailed in Bogotá, Colombia (Almacén Bogotá) Overall Condition Excellent state of preservation for its age. Structure firm and true to shape, stitching intact throughout, original sweatband present and stable. Light surface staining consistent with period use; no structural losses Markings & Stamps Interior silk label: \"Ranelagh, Made in England,\" Bowbil Sun Hat trademark, \"Almacén Bogotá.\" Leather sweatband: \"Comfortilet Fitting, Royal Letters Patent No. 207475,\" plus separate gilt \"British Made\" stamp Completeness Complete: original sweatband, silk crown lining, puggaree band, and brim all present, no replacement parts noted Materials Pith body under cotton drill cover, green pleated fabric puggaree band, bone/composition ventilation eyelets, leather sweatband, silk crown lining, green fabric brim lining ✦ Shipping & Terms ✦ Dispatch Within 3 business days of cleared payment Carrier FedEx, with tracking Packaging Securely packed for international shipment Returns Evaluated on a case-by-case basis Authenticity Guaranteed as described. All descriptions represent the seller\'s professional assessment as a specialist in historical militaria and antique arms ✦ ✦ ✦ JM Militaria & Collectibles ✦ ✦ ✦ Buenos Aires, Argentina · Est. 2012 Militaria · Blades · Edged Weapons · Uniforms · Insignia · Phaleristics · Fine Art · Historical Artefacts All descriptions represent the seller\'s professional assessment as a specialist in historical militaria,
decorative arts and antique arms. Buyers are encouraged to examine all photographs carefully.
