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BRITISH LIST - HEADWEAR
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PROJECTS IN THE WORKS
Slouch Hat from Akubra. WPG has had
a new run of high quality fur felt slouch hats made by
Akubra of Australia, world famous as a supplier of slouch
hats for many decades. These are the common British Army
pattern, with a press stud on the left side to hold up the
brim, and a raw brim with no ribbon. Inside hooks are fitted
for attaching a leather chin strap (not included). Cotton
khaki pagri is included. $135
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Mk II Helmet Shells. Original British (not Belgian) WWII production Mk II Helmet shells, cleaned and repainted in smooth finish olive green. No markings. This is the shell only, no liner or chinstrap. $35
Complete Mk II Helmet. This consists of above helmet shell, WPG reproduction liner (specify size required), early war style chinstrap with springs, and helmet net. Some assembly required. $75
MK II Helmet Liners. New reproduction. Made to the same pattern as the original, but with modern materials that are more durable and will not stick to your hair. Complete liner including the rubber bumpers, upper padded cross, and brass attaching bolt/nut. The chinstrap is not a part of the liner. Available in size 58, 59, 60 61, 62 (hint: turn the measuring tape over and read the cm side) or 7 1/4, 7 3/8, 7 5/8, 7 3/4. $35
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Helmet Chin Straps, late war, unissued, $2
Helmet Net Scrim. I have finally located a supply of authentic looking scrim for helmet nets, but only in two colors: Green and Dark Brown. Two yards of each color (4 yards total) for $10
Helmet Covers: New made copy of the hessian (burlap) helmet covers used by British troops in both world wars, with camouflage loops, $12
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Slouch Hat Chinstrap. New reproduction of the standard WWII tan leather chinstrap for slouch hats. Attaches to hooks inside the hat. Also suitable for Gurkha hats. $7 each,
or $5 with the purchase of a slouch hat. Wolseley Pith Helmet Special: Wolseley helmet (Regular $60) is now $45 with purchase of any British tropical uniform (Shirt or Bush Jacket AND Shorts or Trousers, either green or khaki). Para Beret with reproduction Parachute Regiment badge, Size 7 ¾ ONLY, $20
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WWII Style Berets from Dorothea Knitting Mills.
These berets are a high quality reproduction
from an original WWII contractor. They
feature original markings with 1944 contract
date.
Mk II Early War Helmet
Chinstrap (Org). This is the early war
chinstrap with metal springs inside the khaki
fabric. Mint unissued condition. $18
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Slouch Hats. New reproduction of the distinctive headgear of the jungle fighters of Burma, New Guinea and other SE Asia hellholes. I have copied the most common British pattern hat, with snap up brim on the left side, and khaki cloth pagri. SIZES IN STOCK 8 ONLY, $65
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New Zealand Lemon Squeezer. I have also reproduced the distinctive hat of the Kiwis. Comes with standard infantry colour pagri, no badge. Sizes 7 1/8 - 8. $65
Pith Helmets, Wolseley Pattern. This is the type used from 1900-1943, with the long neck flap. New reproduction available in sizes 7, 7 1/4, 7 1/2, 7 5/8, 7 3/4. $60
Service Dress Caps. I now have a new and much improved run of British WWI style SD caps. It has taken a great deal of time and effort to get a much more exact shape to these. They are complete with buttons and brown leather chinstrap. Available in sizes 7 to 8 (56-64cm), $65
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Officer Service Dress Caps. Khaki Barathea wool officer model "peaked" or "billed" cap. With leather chinstrap and brass Kings Crown General Service buttons, no badge. 7 1/8, 7 1/4, 7 3/8, 8. Very limited quantity on hand. $75 OUT OF STOCK
Trench Cap, the soft version of the SD cap introduced in 1916. Size 7 1/8 to 7 3/4 (57 to 62), with leather chinstrap, $45.
British Army WWII Pattern Berets. 10 ½ inch diameter all wool beret with leather band and black cotton lining. Very fine quality. Sizes 7 ¾ ONLY. Available in:
Maroon (Para),
Black (Royal Armoured Corps, LRDG, PPA),
and Green (Commandos). Still only $16.
Parachute Regiement beret badge, reproduction, silver plated, $6
Maroon
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Khaki (Not available yet)
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Black , size 7 3/4 only
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Cap Comforters, reproduction. This is the British knit cap commonly associated with Commandos, but actually issued to all British soldiers. To operate, you put your fist in one end, make a sock puppet, and roll it up (yes, many people ask). My repros are an exact copy of the WWII version in light khaki color. A limited supply has just arrived. $12
Field Service Caps, or F.S. Caps, or Forage Caps. Reproduction. Khaki wool, with brass Kings Crown General Service buttons. This cap was worn by most of the British Army from 1937 until the end of WWII. $28 OUT OF STOCK
Coloured Field Service Caps, or F.S. Caps, or Forage Caps. Reproduction. Follow this link to the Foster & Foster website for tailor made coloured FS Caps.
Tam O'Shanter, khaki wool serge, copied from a 1940 dated original. These were worn by all Scottish troops, and later in the war by all troops assigned to the Highland Divisions. Sizes 7 to 7 5/8. $38
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Side buttons, GS, KC, for Service Dress Cap, $1 each
Leather chin strap for OR's Service Dress Cap, repro, $6
