Typically, a pith helmet derives from either the sola plant, Aeschynomene aspera, an Indian swamp plant, or from Aeschynomene paludosa.
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15 Facts About Pith helmet
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Whatever the material, the pith helmet is designed to shade the wearer's head and face from the sun.
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Origin of the pith helmet is the traditional Filipino headgear known as the salakot .
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Originally made of pith with small peaks or "bills" at the front and back, the British version of the helmet was covered by white cloth, often with a cloth band around it, and small holes for ventilation.
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Wolseley pattern Pith helmet is a distinctive British design developed and popularised in the late 19th and early 20th century.
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The cloth of the Pith helmet was generally dark blue in colour, but a green version was worn by light infantry regiments and grey by several volunteer units.
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When worn by governors and governors-general, the Pith helmet was topped by a 10-inch red and white swan-feather plume.
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The civilian pith helmet usually had the same dimensions and outline as its contemporary military counterpart, but without decorative extras such as badges.
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The U S Navy authorized a plastic khaki sun helmet for wear by officers in tropical regions during the mid-20th century.
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Pith helmet is still used by a number of military units throughout the Commonwealth.
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Home Service Pith helmet is still worn, as part of full dress uniform, by line infantry regiments in the United Kingdom today.
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Pith helmet is used by Australian military bands, such as the Army Band and the Band of the Royal Military College, Duntroon, as well as the New South Wales Mounted Police, and the Band of the South Australia Police.
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The pith helmet is used by the Sri Lankan Police as part of their dress uniform.
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Pith helmet has had a limited comeback in recent years, with their now novel appearance and genuine functionality making the headdress increasingly popular for gardening, hiking, safari and other outdoor activities.
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