Original Italian WWII North African Campaign Bersaglieri Officer’s M1928 Tropical Sun Pith Helmet with Plume Medals ones in such condition are

ones in such condition are exceptionally difficult to find

The fuze is a standard Soviet RGD 5 style but does not thread into the body but is rather pinned in place (pin missing)

5 second delay (this was the standard fuze and the one most commonly issued)

The Thomas French company designed the web belts for the Vickers

but this example is definitely in

Original Italian WWII North African Campaign Bersaglieri Officer’s M1928 Tropical Sun Pith Helmet with Plume Medals ones in such condition areOriginal Item: Only One available. This is an excellent example of an Italian model 1928 tropical sun helmet (first version pre WW2) worn by a member of the Bersaglieri. Overall a hard to find example of a helmet used extensively during the North African campaign by an Italian officer who most probably came under the command of Rommel's Afrika Korps. This example is offered in good condition, with Bersaglieri plate and complete liner. The chinstrap