TWO ITALIAN COLONIAL PITH HELMETS

357. TWO ITALIAN COLONIAL PITH HELMETS | Two Italian military tropical pith helmets, circa 1930s?WWII. One fitted with a large brass artillery badge incorporating crossed cannon, flaming grenade and numeral ?3.? The second bears a crowned silver-tone badge with crossed rifles and central numeral ?91.? Both retain leather chinstraps and interior sweatbands; one with green cloth underside. From the Italian collection of Steno Tonelli. | 14.5" l. | General age-related staining and wear; interior leather shows deterioration. Insignia remain intact. (Very Good Condition) | $500 - $800

Condition
General age-related staining and wear; interior leather shows deterioration. Insignia remain intact. (Very Good Condition)