December 2023 Sealed Bid Auction : Sale S1223 Lot 2603A
A GOOD WORLD WAR I OFFICERS PRIVATE PURCHASE WOLESLEY PATTERN PITH HELMET AND TRANSIT TIN,

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A GOOD WORLD WAR I OFFICER'S PRIVATE PURCHASE WOLESLEY PATTERN PITH HELMET AND TRANSIT TIN, circa 1917, with dark blue (naval?) edge to the puggaree, liner with size '6 7/8' label, green canvas interior rim, brass boss marked 'THE AUPA' with surrounding green label with gold lettering 'TRESS' / WATERPROOF / HELMET / MANUFACTURERS / TRESS & Co. Ltd. LONDON', brown leather strap marked 'T. THOMASSON & Co. / 1917', with its travelling tin marked 'R V R' (Royal volunteer Reserve) with remains of original transit labels, the interior japanned



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Estimate £100-150