Name: Original U.S. Pre-WWII Bombay Bowler Style Safari Pith Helmet by Bailey Of California
SKU: 422266

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Original U.S. Pre-WWII Bombay Bowler Style Safari Pith Helmet by Bailey Of California

Original U.S. Pre-WWII Bombay Bowler Style Safari Pith Helmet by Bailey Of California

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Original Item: Only One Available. This helmet is fascinating piece of history. Privately purchased officer's helmets such as these were commonly known as "Bombay Bowlers." They were mostly made in India for the British military. However, this helmet was sold onto the civilian American market and specifically to the retailer BAILEY located in California during the 1930s. Bailey Hats was founded in 1922 and still exists today! The inside crown reads :

Genuine Pith Helmet
SUN-PROOF
Expressly for
BAILEY
of California
Made in India

This helmet comes complete with leather chinstrap and is a size US 7. Overall in very good to excellent condition. A top quality sun helmet for an American on Safari!