Original British Victorian Boer War 1877 Colonial Pattern Sun Helmet Martini-Henry Rifle Included with this fine example

Included with this fine example is a correct original leather sling

After remaining in the front-line for the next few weeks

The M3 series remained in use until obsoleted in 1949

5" high at the front

Optics appear very clear but after so much time would no doubt benefit from a good cleaning

Original British Victorian Boer War 1877 Colonial Pattern Sun Helmet Martini-Henry Rifle Included with this fine exampleOriginal Item: Only One Available. Authorized in June of 1877 the regulation Foreign Service Helmet, was made of cork and covered in white cloth with six seams. It was worn throughout the empire, and this pattern remained in use until replaced by the Wolseley pattern helmet. This is the "classic" pattern of British sun helmet of the latter decades of the 19th century. The sun or "pith" helmet originated in India around the time of the Mutiny, but was