FYI, found the below ad on a Google search for 'Pith Helmet' at
www.villagehatshop.com Click on the pic for details, the comments on U.S. M1881 Summer Helmet are of interest. Lone Gunman wore one of the Cheaper than Dirt Helmets as part of his Marine Uniform at the first Muster two years ago, his pic was on the old TFS if I recall, perhaps he can post it again.
The Village Hat Helmet runs $18.25 in a batch order of 12, $38 for a single unit plus S&H. If anyone wants to make a group buy this looks like it is the place to go!
Best regards and good researching,
'Ol Gabe
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B2B British Foreign Service -Zulu War
Style: 155806B
zulu-war-fs-helmet.jpg Price:$219.00
This 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 a real pith helmet, made one hat at a time. Thanks to the reenactor groups who helped with this design. These "Living History Units" have added that the Pith Helmet is also known as the U.S. M1881 Summer Helmet. Color: White. Size: Adjustable by means of a velcro ending on the interior sweatband.
The price per helmet is $18.25. The pre-pack is 12 units. Ordering one (1) means that you are purchasing one pre-pack of 12 helmets for a cost of $219 ($18.25 x 12 = $219).