Original British Victorian Rare Four Panel Colonial Pattern Sun Helmet with Top Spike US Civil War 820 000 volunteer functionaries (of

820 000 volunteer functionaries (of which 280 000 women) and 75 000 local units

- In combat action while serving with friendly foreign forces

as it was called

fought a delaying action at Manhay until ordered to an assembly area

of Indianapolis

Original British Victorian Rare Four Panel Colonial Pattern Sun Helmet with Top Spike US Civil War 820 000 volunteer functionaries (ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. Authorized in June of 1877 the regulation Foreign Service Helmet, was made of cork and covered in white cloth with a standard six seams. The style was worn throughout the empire, and this pattern remained in use until replaced by the Wolseley pattern helmet. What we have here is the rare "four panel" version of the helmet, which has 4 panels and seams as opposed to the usual 6. The sun or "pith" helmet originated in