{"product_id":"french-tropical-pith-helmet","title":"Mil-Tec French Tropical Pith Helmet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the classic French Tropical Pith Helmet in khaki made by Mil-Tec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eColonial M1931 Design\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the classic \u003cb\u003eModèle 1931 colonial pattern\u003c\/b\u003e, this khaki sun helmet was originally fielded across North Africa and Indochina. It uses a lightweight \u003cb\u003epressed plant pith core\u003c\/b\u003e covered in a hard-wearing polyester-cotton twill. The wide sloping brim creates a 360-degree shade barrier that deflects harsh glare away from your eyes, face, and neck during midday heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eActive Crown Ventilation\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot tropical climates demand continuous passive cooling. This helmet features \u003cb\u003esix metal eyelet vents\u003c\/b\u003e positioned three to a side in a triangular pattern, paired with a central top crown vent. This airflow system channels warm air upward and out of the dome, regulating your head temperature whether you are working in the garden, hiking exposed trails, or attending a summer reenactment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAdjustable Suspension Cradle\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, an elevated \u003cb\u003ecanvas suspension webbing harness\u003c\/b\u003e keeps the helmet shell lifted off your scalp for added air circulation. The internal headband adjusts via hook-and-loop fastening to fit head sizes up to \u003cb\u003e58 cm\u003c\/b\u003e. A front-mounted \u003cb\u003eleatherette chinstrap\u003c\/b\u003e slides down beneath your chin with twin metal buckles, locking the helmet firmly in place against sudden wind gusts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquip this classic sun helmet for dependable shade on your next trek, living history event, or warm-weather project.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mil-Tec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56393029681537,"sku":"SKU2236U","price":22.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/2076\/files\/french-tropical-pith-helmet-khaki-2236-a.jpg?v=1791897078","url":"https:\/\/checkout.surplusqm.com\/products\/french-tropical-pith-helmet","provider":"Surplus Quartermasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}