British Gurkha Regimental Pillbox Hat: Officer Martini-Henry Bayonets • Genuine Military issue paint

• Genuine Military issue paint (most likely Finnish)

we have just a few examples that were found in a London theatrical costumier's inventory when closing down over ten years ago and have remained in an IMA crate since importation

perhaps reluctantly turned to NSDAP Germany for aid

WW2 German Helmet Manufactures Shell Markings-

The four different components are hinged together

British Gurkha Regimental Pillbox Hat: Officer Martini-Henry Bayonets • Genuine Military issue paintOriginal Item: Original British Military Surplus this is the original British Gurkha issue Pill Box Hats (all small sizes) made of very dark Blue Black wool with sweatband in un issued condition. Each bears the brass cap badge of the "10th. Gurkha Regiment, Parachute Division". This unusual badge incorporates a Bugle horn, a single Kukri knife, the numeral "10" with a small parachute denoting airborne service. The whole over scroll embossed "Princess