The ‘Wolseley’ pattern helmet (its official designation being – Helmet, Universal, Khaki) was the standard issue headwear for British troops in hot climates during the Great War. It had become the standard issue sun helmet in the British Army from May 1904, replacing the previous Colonial / Foreign Service pattern. The Wolseley is instantly recognisableContinue reading “Great War Wolseley Helmet of the Denbighshire Hussars”
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Ludlow to La Jolla – Harold Vernon Lee
The British officer of the Great War was easily identified by the distinctive jacket with badges of rank worn on the cuff. This wasn’t an exact rule for all regiments, but the majority wore these jackets going into war in 1914. As war progressed, officers started to wear badges of rank on the shoulder strap,Continue reading “Ludlow to La Jolla – Harold Vernon Lee”
Service Dress Jacket in Canadian Service
The Service Dress jacket is iconic of the uniform that the British soldier fought the First World War in. As such, they now are highly prized amongst collectors and although not particularly scare, command premium prices. This particular jacket is a standard British wartime example, issued to a Canadian soldier, David Douglas Trotter. First introducedContinue reading “Service Dress Jacket in Canadian Service”
Metcalfe Military History 