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	Conservation of an Imperial German Pith Helmet
		The helmet was worn by Major Friedrich Wilhelm Von Ploennies, German consul in Brisbane in the late 1890's, as part of his formal uniform.
		The helmet, which is a good example of imperial imagery, was included in the exhibition to illustrate that Germany had extensive colonies in the South West Pacific.
		The helmet is constructed of two layers of moulded cork, and is covered with a stitched and fitted cream - coloured drill fabric which is then glued over the cork.
	www.awm.gov.au /aboutus/conservation/studies/pith_helmet/index.htm (639 words)

	Definition of Pith helmet
		The Pith Helmet (also known as Sun helmet, Topee, or Topi) is a lightweight helmet made of cork or "pith", with a cloth cover, designed to shade the wearer's head from the sun.
		Crude forms of pith helmets had been in existence since the mid-nineteenth century, but it was around 1870 that the pith helmet became popular with military personnel in Europe's tropical colonies: the Franco-Prussian War popularized the German pickelhaube, and that had much influence on the definitive design of the pith helmet.
		Such was the popularity of the pith helmet that it became a common civilian headgear for Westerners in the tropics from the end of the 19th Century.
	www.wordiq.com /definition/Pith_helmet (458 words)

	African Trading Co. - Pith Helmets
		Pith helmets are ideal for protection from the sun, great for safaris, tropical climates, gardening or that special occasion.
		The pith helmet was traditionally used by the military colonial forces of Europe, Africa, India and the United States.
		The hat was originally made of pith bark from indigenous trees (paper bark trees) and covered in a cotton twill fabric.
	www.africantradingco.com /pithhelmets.html (622 words)

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		These helmets are an excellent reproduction of the pith helmet worn by British forces during the Boer War.
		This helmet is a close copy of those worn by the 24th Regiment of Foot during the Zulu War and at both the battles of Isandilwana and Rorke's Drift.
		The white pith helmet is adorned with both the pressed brass spike and dome spike base and the brass 24th Regiment of Foot helmet plate.
	www.lawranceordnance.com /new/helmet-pith.html (802 words)

	the pith.helmet
		We make the authentic pith helmets from the original designs that were worn by the colonial rulers of Southern Africa.Made with genuine cork pith, and covered in 100% cotton twill, these are the coolest looking pith helmets around.Tag is proud to bring these to you, shipped from Houston Texas.
		There seems to be a scarcity of originals and I have been informed by a person from a military museum that the Pith Helmet was hated by the troops for a number of reasons and when troopships werein sight of UK on their way home the troops threw the helmets overboard.
		Pith helmets are still made to this day one at a time by hand in North Vietnam.
	pith.org /helmet/20001120.shtml (1613 words)

	PITH HELMET (Safari Hat)
		The pith helmet is also sometimes referred to as the sun helmet, topee, topi, and a "safari hat." Our pith helmet is a lightweight helmet with high quality straw construction and sports a 2 1/2" brim.
		Traditionally, the pith helmet was constructed of cork or pith typically from the Sola plant or similar.
		The pith helmet became so popular that it became a common civilian headgear for Westerners in the tropics from the end of the 19th Century.
	www.aztexhats.com /system/shopexd.asp?id=269 (732 words)

	Plexiglass pith helmet - TheKolWiki
		This helmet is the clearest of the clear, the strangest of the strange.
		Forged beneath the misty mountains by 7-foot dwarves (or possibly forged in a nice house in the suburbs by slightly taller-than-average accountants), it is shiny, indestructible, and undeniably badass.
		On June 30, 2006, the regeneration aspect of the helmet was changed from its original value of 4-8 HP and 4-8 MP to its current 10-12 HP and 10-12 MP.
	kol.coldfront.net /thekolwiki/index.php/Plexiglass_pith_helmet (255 words)

	The Pith Helmet - Icons of England (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		That most familiar uniform item of the British colonial gentleman (and woman), the pith helmet, is made, literally, from the white pith of an Indian swamp plant, the sola.
		The helmet was quickly adopted as an essential accessory by civilians in the sun-scorched corners of the Empire, although it began life as military head-gear – a development of German soldiers’ helmets of the 1870s.
		The history of the army pith helmet is absolutely fascinating, and it involves both British and Indian history in equal measures.
	www.icons.org.uk /nom/nominations/the-anglo-indian-army-pith-helmet (309 words)

	USMC Sun (Pith) Helmet
		The sun helmet will help keep you cool by allowing air to circulate freely between your scalp and the helmet.
		The USMC model is patterned after the British "India" service helmets which are flatter than the type you saw in all those African safari movies and on the heads of today's "Bobbies".
		Rain drops are noisy on the plastic shell, because this one is not made of cork or the ultimately unsatisfactory pith.
	www.hikingreviews.com /gear/reviews/pith_helmet.htm (345 words)

	Pith Helmets (We are also PithHelmets.com)
		For many of us, pith helmets connote old movies where British explorers were whacking their way through African or Indian jungles in their khaki clothes and pith helmets.
		The pith, or cork, of certain trees lent itself as the basis of a headgear that was strong and protective and at the same time lightweight and comfortable.
		Today, for all the same reasons, the pith helmet is a great choice for outdoors use.
	www.villagehatshop.com /pith_helmet.html (253 words)

	French Pith Helmet
		This French style pith helmet is the original design from Vietnam.
		The pith is from trees in northern Vietnam and has properties that make it both a good sun and rain shield.
		These helmets are made in Vietnam using the technigues inherited by the former French occupiers.
	www.villagehatshop.com /french_pith_helmet_.html (231 words)

	Customized Pith Helmets by sandy feet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Some years ago, an Omni Magazine column declared the pith helmet style to be more effective at protecting the face, neck and shoulders from the sun's harmful rays than any other form of headgear.
		This came as no surprise to the Sons of the Beach - we've been sandcastling under the hot South Padre sun in them for years.
		So far as I know, I am the only custom pith painter in the whole world.I can reproduce most any logo or simple drawing or I can even design something new with a little input.
	sandyfeet.com /misc/pith.html (278 words)

	Pith Helmet
		Our straw pith helmet weighs only 5 ozs.
		You hardly know you have it on while it keeps your head and neck protected from the sun.
		This classic pith helmet is manufactured with ventilated straw construction plus 6 additional vent holes for circulation.
	www.alsarmynavy.com /pc-483-26-pith-helmet.aspx (80 words)

	French Pith Helmet Khaki: Hatsinthebelfry
		French Pith Helmet - Our authentic French Pith Helmet is made of a "cork-like" material (pith) and is covered in a canvas khaki material.
		This larger brim pith helmet (2 3/4" brim) comes adjustable in size and has leather straps and band.
		Use the chart below to determine your size, rounding to the nearest 1/8 “ as necessary.
	www.hatsinthebelfry.com /page/H/PROD/costume-hats/french-pith (140 words)

	KM Pith Helmet
		I purchased this Pith Helmet approximately 15 years ago from a trusted antique dealer who bought it from the veteran who brought it back.
		As you can see from the photos, the veteran decided to put his initials on the front.
		It displays nicely though and is a rare helmet almost missing from most collections!
	www.stahlhelms.com /km_pith_helmet.htm (100 words)

	Straw Pith Helmet
		Unlike inexpensive imports, "this made in the USA" pith helmet, is constructed from specially lacquered straw that is designed to hold it's shape no matter how wet it gets.
		Adjustable head band with terry-cloth sweatband fits all head sizes.
		It is by far THE quintessential garden hat.
	www.frostproof.com /catalog/s451.html (171 words)

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	Costume Express - Pith Helmet Hats & Headpieces Accessories: Pith Helmet
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		With this handy helmet your little one will transform into a true explorer!
		Made of straw, with a wide brim and cool air vents.
	www.costumeexpress.com /products/accessories/hats_headpieces/Pith_Helmet/7601.aspx (100 words)

	Safari Pith Helmet for Jungle fancy dress, UK
		Safari Pith Helmet for Jungle fancy dress, UK Safari Pith Helmet
		Home > Dressing Up > Hats >; Character > Safari Pith Helmet
		The classic safari pith helmet transforms you into an intrepid jungle explorer.
	www.sillyjokes.co.uk /dress-up/acc/hats/char/safari-pith.html (196 words)

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