The Wolseley Helmet in Pictures: From Omdurman to El Alamein

The British Wolseley helmet was introduced when the empire was essentially at its zenith, and while the Wolseley has a moniker that evokes an eminent Victorian general, it is in fact a helmet more accurately associated with the First and Second World Wars. The Wolseley pattern helmet was worn by the guardians of the empire, from the Battle of Omdurman to the Gallipoli campaign to the Battle of El Alamein.This book explores the Wolseley helmet from its origins in the late 1890s until it fell out of favour during WWII. The book contains numerous excellent colour photos of original helmets, many with their puggaree flashes and other embellishments. It also contains many period photographs and prototype helmets never put into production. The book covers not only British use of the helmet but also its adoption by Commonwealth countries such as Australia, Canada, South Africa as well as its influence on helmets of other countries such as Italy, Greece and Portugal. Title: The Wolseley Helmet in Pictures: From Omdurman to El Alamein Author Name: Bates, Stuart Location Published: PSB Publishing: 2010 Binding: hardcover Book Condition: As New Inscription: signed and inscribed by author Pages: 137 Categories: European Colonial Wars, Uniforms & Equipment, Uniforms & Equipment, Uniforms & Equipment, Britain Commonwealth & ANZAC, British, Commonwealth & ANZAC, Signed Books Seller ID: 1607