Original Hawley Products Co.Pith HelmetContr. No. NXSX 895.. Contr. Date Jan. 9, 1946 (see photos, year unclear) The American fiber helmet (also known as the American pith helmet , safari helmet , tropical helmet , sun helmet , elephant helmet , or pressed fiber helmet ) is a type of sun helmet made of pressed fiber material that has been used as part of the military uniform by various branches and units of the United States Armed Forces from 1934 to the present day.
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