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This helmet was worn in Jamaica while the Argyles were on Garrison duty during 1940-41. Notice it is British made but Canadian issue.
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A. & S. H. of C. (P.L.) Pith Helmet
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A swatch of the regimental tartan was used for the pugaree patch, but was it supposed to be a certain part of the tartan?
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Bill,
That is exactly right. The type of tartan has a unique way in which it needed to be cut either for the pagris or as a badge backing. Brian L Davis has a nice chart explaining this in his book on page 119. This is for British units but I would think Canadian units would have followed suit to a certain extent. There may be some unit uniqueness here as well. I believe the 16th and 17th Battalions wore the same tartan in WWI but cut the tartan differently for badge backings ?? As a personal observation, it seems that many of the cuts would be done to show either St George's or St Andrew's cross.
Ypres
That is exactly right. The type of tartan has a unique way in which it needed to be cut either for the pagris or as a badge backing. Brian L Davis has a nice chart explaining this in his book on page 119. This is for British units but I would think Canadian units would have followed suit to a certain extent. There may be some unit uniqueness here as well. I believe the 16th and 17th Battalions wore the same tartan in WWI but cut the tartan differently for badge backings ?? As a personal observation, it seems that many of the cuts would be done to show either St George's or St Andrew's cross.
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Here are images of a couple of examples which illustrate how tartan backing is supplied by their respective Regiments. Note the alignment of the tartan.
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Is the helmet for sale?
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Sorry, it is not. I obtained this directly from the vet who owned it in the late 70's. He worked with my father. It has some sentimental value for me!
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Uh, aluminum foil to keep the aliens away? 
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More against heat.
These types of helmets have aluninium foil on the inside.
These types of helmets have aluninium foil on the inside.
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Sorry Sipke, that was a joke. There was a group who believed tin foil prevents mind theft. 
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Righttt........
Never heard of that....
Some strange people live on this globe.
Keeps you smiling though.
Never heard of that....
Some strange people live on this globe.
Keeps you smiling though.
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Wow! that is a beautiful helmet Ypres! Thank you so much for sharing it with us!
I had no idea the triple-fold economy Woleseley was around that early (is it dated 1939?). The khaki wouldn't have matched the greenish Canadian KD, though I don't think I've ever seen any sun helmet that would...
I had no idea the triple-fold economy Woleseley was around that early (is it dated 1939?). The khaki wouldn't have matched the greenish Canadian KD, though I don't think I've ever seen any sun helmet that would...
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