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British Pith Helmet - Khaki
Product Code: 155801
4.8 out of 5
£26.95
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Description
Sizing Info
Delivery & Returns
Dr Livingston, I presume?
This pith helmet style (also known as UK Pith Helmet) is associated with British colonial and foreign service history. It is made from trees grown in the northern part of Vietnam. The material can sustain heavy sunlight as well as rain. When wet the hat may become a bit softer, but then dries to its original state. The Vietnamese learned the art of pith helmet manufacturing a hundred years ago from the French during their occupation.
Due to the handmade nature of the Pith Helmets, please be advised that there may be some minor imperfections in the construction of the hat. These imperfections should not hinder the look or the wear of the helmet.
Hat Details:
Made of pithAdjustable cotton sweatband21.5 cm high crown9 cm front brim9 cm back brim6 cm side brim
Hat Sizing Info:
Small/Medium adjustable cotton sweatband fits heads from 55 cm to 57 cm.
Large/X-Large adjustable cotton sweatband fits heads from 58 cm to 60 cm.
Hat Sizing Info:
Small/Medium adjustable cotton sweatband fits heads from 55 cm to 57 cm.
Large/X-Large adjustable cotton sweatband fits heads from 58 cm to 60 cm.
Delivery Info: We offer a wide variety of delivery options within the UK and Internationally.
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Exchanges & Returns Info: You have 30 days from receipt of your order to send the hats back for a return or an exchange.
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Customer Reviews
Overall product rating
4.8 / 5
5 / 5
By James AKA Lieutenant John Chard
31 May 2020
Yes, I recommend this product.
Pithtastic!
Fantastic 'Zulu' era Pith Helmet. I have wanted one of these helmets for over 40 years since watching Zulu in the 70's! Michael Caine also lives in my local town and its will be a pleasure to wear my helmet around town in this summer, in case I see him! I'm sure it would remind him of filming in 1963-1964! Great Quality, Great Service - Thank You VH's
5 / 5
By Peter Anders
12 Nov 2019
Yes, I recommend this product.
Pith Helmet
Bought this pith helmet to walk Hadriens wall with this October. Bought it as we thought legionaires helmets woukd be too corny. An OUTSTANDING decision! They are amazingly lite keep you cool keeps the sun out of your eyes and the rain off your neck. If you want to chat to every single person you meet this is the hat for you AND amazingly practical! My colleague bought from another site but was considerably inferior. Don't buy one if you look like Private Widdle from Carry on up the Khyber tho!
5 / 5
By Martin Trent
27 Jun 2019
Yes, I recommend this product.
British Pith Helmet
Hooray! The revised sizing for us bigheads is a blessing, and the cotton head band very comfortable. My first attempt with the adjustable helmets, a couple of years ago, wasn't a success, because I couldn't get one big enough - thanks for the new version. Top marks, as usual, on delivery and service too.
3 / 5
By Greg
23 May 2018
Small Size
Size was advertised vaguely as "adjustable". On arrival it came nowhere near fitting on my 54 cm head. Pity as build, value and customer service were all good.
Customer Services
Good morning,We are sorry to hear the hat was too big. Please note we do provide measurements in centimetres on the page of the item under "Hat Sizing Info". It is adjustable with hook-and-loop ending on the leather sweatband and it fits heads from 55 cm to 57 cm.
Best regards,
The Village Hats Team
5 / 5
By John Murphy
26 Oct 2017
Yes, I recommend this product.
Fantastic Value For Money!
Saw this hat advertised and did not expect it to be anywhere near as good. Fantastic quality at a very good price and delivered within a couple of days. Would definitely use this site again!
5 / 5
By Andy Hat
08 Jul 2016
Yes, I recommend this product.
Fantastic
as ever a superb item at an exceptional price
5 / 5
By mark
07 Apr 2016
Yes, I recommend this product.
Just The Thing
I wanted this for a bit of fun on the next camp with the family and its just the thing
5 / 5
By Anonymous
23 Mar 2016
Yes, I recommend this product.
Great Quality Hat
Excellent quality , perfect for what I need.Delivered
Super
Fast as well totally would recommend and buy again.
Thank you!
5 / 5
By Glenn
15 Jan 2016
Yes, I recommend this product.
Superb Product
I wanted a "real"pith helmet without spending a fortune, and everything else I found that was not prohibitively expensive looked like it belonged at a halloween party. Not so this hat. The quality is excellent. Extremely pleased.
5 / 5
By jimmy
10 Dec 2015
Yes, I recommend this product.
Pith Helmet
The hats arrived in super quick time they were really good quality and the talk of our day out.
5 / 5
By Dave morgan
06 Nov 2015
Yes, I recommend this product.
Great Hat
the price was really good. i stained hat with tea for authentic field use look. added kings royal rifle corp helmet badge for zulu war! spot on!
4 / 5
By Garthonian
02 Nov 2015
Yes, I recommend this product.
Classic Pith Helmet
Classic pith helmet. For correct historical reenactment the chin strap and the inner velcro lining strap might put you off, but for costume use it's good. Please keep in mind that the adjustable size is only up to size 59 and after that you'd have to get creative.
5 / 5
By Anonymous
11 Sep 2015
Yes, I recommend this product.
good quality pith helmet
Speedy delivery and a good quality pith helmet.The only hat to be seen in at the army v Navy match, or any other England sporting occasion.
5 / 5
By Weydeb
20 Aug 2015
Festival hat
My other half adores his pith helmet - he saw someone wearing one at Glastonbury this year and decided he needed one. It's perfect - great quality and very speedy delivery . Great value for money Thank you
5 / 5
By Anonymous
05 Mar 2015
Pith Helmet
The helmet is superb, exactly what I had been looking for, and at this price it's really a bargain. The only minus point is the plastic strap but that is only a minor detail. Excellent service and prompt delivery, can be thoroughly recommended.
5 / 5
By Mr David Garner
18 Dec 2014
British Pith Helmet
The price for this item was so reasonable that frankly my expectations were not very high. How wrong I was. It's a beautiful piece of kit that arrived very promptly, and in excellent condition. Many thanks.
4 / 5
By Mr KEITH COLLETT
26 Aug 2013
PITH HELMET
GOT mine, the chin strap was a bit flimsy, but can work round it, use it when i ride me push bike and trailer when I go fishing, car keep well away from me, over all nice hat
5 / 5
By Anonymous
27 Sep 2012
Great hat - will fit large heads easily
Really great hat for the price.It will also fit much larger heads than described - I am a 61, you just have to be creative with the velcro adjustment on the inside!
5 / 5
By Anonymous
11 Jul 2012
Top product- great service
I have been looking for a pith helmet for a while. I had heard from relatives who wore them in colonial times that they provide excellent sun protection and evaporative cooling. All the helemts I had seen advertised were of the plastic reproduction type and were not only useless, but also did not fit.
This helmet is very light, quite compact, and if you fishtail the strap, it will fit a size 59 1/2 head comfortably. It doesn't easily come off, and it is a stylish way to stay cool in the summer.
If I have to criticise anything, it has taken a long time for the chemical smell to diminish-but this is normal for pith, I believe.
It came promptly, the packaging was excellent, and I would highly recommend it.
5 / 5
By Mr francis ledwick
15 Jun 2012
pith helmet
Perfect hat top quality customer service unbeatable you will have my future custom.Thank you
Mr F J Ledwick
5 / 5
By Mr L P Ashmead
05 Jun 2012
REunion
I bought one for an Army reunion, fancy dress. It is well made, fit well and did the trick! It was delivered quickly, in good condition, in a very impressive box. Full marks from me!
5 / 5
By Mr William Stagg
26 Apr 2011
British Pith Helmet
Good quality hat - especially for the price! Good service too - thanks.
5 / 5
By Anonymous
06 Feb 2011
Just what I was looking for
The pith helmet is of excellent quality and just what I needed to look like Major Ivor Titcher! Also, impressively fast delivery from the UK to Belgium.
5 / 5
By Mr Melvin Beasley
05 Feb 2011
British Pith Helmet
A nice quality item, the chinstrap is only decorative, but the helmets fit is such that you wouldn't need it. I bought mine for the hot Spanish summers where I live. Being English I figure I can get away with eccentricities. Joking aside, it's very comfortable and practical.
5 / 5
By Anonymous
22 Jan 2011
Great Quality
Very pleased with the quality of this hat. Delivery was very fast too.
5 / 5
By Mr Hawkins
14 Oct 2010
Brilliant
I have been looking for one of these for many years, even in India.P The hat looks exactly like it should. Every time I look at it it makes me smile.D Only problem is it is a bit tight, I am a 59-60, so I can not complain.PIf You are looking for an original Pith helmet this is the one, buy, buy, buy.D
