Netherlands, Kingdom. A ‘S-Gravenhage (The Hague) First Model Municipal Police Pith Helmet, C.1930 certificate_of_authenticity at the textile mill of

at the textile mill of James Erben

he was posted to Hemmingford

but were stationed in China or Manchuria during the campaign against the Boxer Rebels

All silver issued

September 6

Netherlands, Kingdom. A ‘S-Gravenhage (The Hague) First Model Municipal Police Pith Helmet, C.1930 certificate_of_authenticity at the textile mill ofA very well preserved s Gravenhage (The Hague) Municipal Police pith helmet, constructed of a sholapith shell, with the exterior lined with dark purple canvas. The crown features a removable reinforced canvas topper covering the ventilation shaft. The helmet is flanked on each side by dual ventilation holes, and is wrapped with a blackened leather band. Pinned into the front of the helmet is a silvered bronze insignia consisting of the coat of arms of