Original British WWI Royal Flying Corps Pith Sun Helmet with Carry Bag- Dated 1915 German Army Heer The British called this system

The British called this system Rifle Muzzle Loaders

(Patronen Kasten 41 fur Maschinengewehr) in the sides

After serving in North Africa he took part in the D-Day landing on Omaha beach

Participated in action against the enemy at Eniwetok Atoll

however this one has the standard third-type blade front sight

Original British WWI Royal Flying Corps Pith Sun Helmet with Carry Bag- Dated 1915 German Army Heer The British called this systemOriginal Item: Only One Available. Right out of the family attic! In splendid original condition this standard WW1 issue pith helmet has it all: complete with leather headband and chinstrap it retains a substantial cloth pugaree. A pugaree is the cloth wrap, which still bears it's unit's color flash to the left side. The inside of the leather head band is marked 519433 ELLIS R. J. Also there is very clear ink stamping of Crossed Rifles over W. D. with