TWO ITALIAN COLONIAL ARTILLERY PITH HELMETS

354. TWO ITALIAN COLONIAL ARTILLERY PITH HELMETS | Two Italian Royal Army tropical pith helmets, circa 1930s?WWII, both fitted with artillery insignia. The khaki example bears a flaming grenade over crossed cannon barrels with the numeral ?1.? The lighter helmet carries a more elaborate crowned artillery badge with crossed cannon and the numeral ?6,? identifying the 6th Artillery Regiment. Both retain leather chinstraps, interior sweatbands and green underside linings, with the lighter helmet interior marked ?IMPORTATION ADEN.?. From the Italian collection of Steno Tonelli. | 14.5" l. | General age-related staining and wear to cloth; leather sweatbands show wear and some separation. Insignia remain well preserved. (Excellent Condition) | $500 - $900

Condition
General age-related staining and wear to cloth; leather sweatbands show wear and some separation. Insignia remain well preserved. (Excellent Condition)