Antique British Colonial Pith Helmet Ranelagh England Colombia Leticia War 1932 – JM Militaria & Collectibles. JM Militaria & Collectibles. Buenos Aires · Est. 2012 · Historical Arms · Decorative Arts · Antique Edged Weapons · Fine Militaria. Colonial Militaria · Headgear. Antique British Colonial Pith Helmet – Ranelagh, England · Leticia War, 1932. A British colonial pattern pith helmet (sun helmet, or salacot), of the officer type worn across Latin America’s tropical garrisons in the first half of the twentieth century. Constructed on a six-panel pith body under a cotton drill cover, with a swept green pleated puggaree band and paired ventilation eyelets in bone or early composition. ” The leather sweatband is stamped “Comfortilet Fitting, Royal Letters Patent No. 207475, ” and a separate gilt “British Made stamp with the Union Jack appears on the same band. The photograph is presented as historical reference for the type of headwear worn by Colombian officers on tropical frontier service in this period; it is not offered as a photograph of this specific helmet or of a specific individual pictured wearing it. A well-preserved example of a type increasingly scarce with its original retailer’s marking intact, offered with supporting historical documentation for the collector of Colombian military history and British colonial outfitting. Object Details? Colonial pattern pith helmet (sun helmet / salacot), officer type. Early-to-mid 20th century (no manufacture date stamped; the accompanying period photograph documents this type of helmet in service in December 1932, during the Leticia Incident, also known as the Colombia-Peru War). Manufactured in England; retailed in Bogotá, Colombia (Almacén Bogotá). Excellent state of preservation for its age. Structure firm and true to shape, stitching intact throughout, original sweatband present and stable. Light surface staining consistent with period use; no structural losses. ” Leather sweatband: “Comfortilet Fitting, Royal Letters Patent No. 207475, ” plus separate gilt “British Made stamp. Complete: original sweatband, silk crown lining, puggaree band, and brim all present, no replacement parts noted. Pith body under cotton drill cover, green pleated fabric puggaree band, bone/composition ventilation eyelets, leather sweatband, silk crown lining, green fabric brim lining. Evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Buenos Aires, Argentina · Est. Militaria · Blades · Edged Weapons · Uniforms · Insignia · Phaleristics · Fine Art · Historical Artefacts. Buyers are encouraged to examine all photographs carefully.
A matched pair of USMC Enlisted Eagle Globe & Anchor Droop Wing’Made in England’ Collar Devices. In very good plus used condition. Some original gilt remains, stabilizing pins removed & has thumb screws. For reference see U. A nice addition to your USMC EGA or China Marine collection. Must be back in my hands 10 days from your receipt of the item. Description and photos speak for the item. I aviation aviator ocs quantico devices collar brass china.
From the well documented collection of author and publisher James Phillips shown in numerous publications. Will be listing over 250 hard to find and rare emblems.
ENGLAND BRITISH EMPIRE ORDER OF ST JOHN, KNIGHTS OF MALTA, COMMANDER, massive large cross, sterling and enamels, some enamel imperfection. On neck cravat ribbon, very rare. The item “ENGLAND BRITISH EMPIRE ORDER ST JOHN KNIGHTS OF MALTA, COMMANDER, medal. Sterling” is in sale since Saturday, February 22, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “polishmilitaria” and is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.
ENGLAND BRITISH EMPIRE ORDER OF ST JOHN, KNIGHTS OF MALTA, SISTERS MEDAL, beautiful medal, sterling but not marked, great enamels, on original ribbon, very rare. The item “ENGLAND BRITISH EMPIRE ORDER OF ST JOHN KNIGHTS OF MALTA, SISTERS MEDAL, rare” is in sale since Thursday, October 4, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “polishmilitaria” and is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.
ENGLAND BRITISH EMPIRE ORDER OF ST JOHN, KNIGHTS OF MALTA, SISTERS MEDAL, beautiful medal, sterling but not marked, great enamels, on original ribbon, very rare. The item “ENGLAND BRITISH EMPIRE ORDER OF ST JOHN KNIGHTS OF MALTA, SISTERS MEDAL, rare” is in sale since Thursday, February 8, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “polishmilitaria” and is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.
ENGLAND BRITISH EMPIRE EGYPT MEDAL 1882 WITH TWO BARS, # 15765 of the 17th, on original ribbon. The item “ENGLAND BRITISH EMPIRE EGYPT MEDAL WITH TWO BARS, NAMED TO Sap. B. T. CONNELLY” is in sale since Wednesday, November 04, 2015. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “polishmilitaria” and is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.
ENGLAND BRITISH EMPIRE ORDER OF ST JOHN, KNIGHTS OF MALTA, GRAND CROSS BREAST STAR, 80mm massive large star, sterling and enamels, very rare. The item “ENGLAND BRITISH EMPIRE ORDER OF ST JOHN KNIGHTS OF MALTA, GRAND CROSS STAR, rare” is in sale since Thursday, October 01, 2015. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “polishmilitaria” and is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.
