{"product_id":"original-u-s-pre-wwii-bombay-bowler-style-safari-pith-helmet-by-bailey-of-california","title":"Original U.S. Pre-WWII Bombay Bowler Style Safari Pith Helmet by Bailey Of California","description":"Original Item: Only One Available. This helmet is fascinating piece of history. Privately purchased officer's helmets such as these were commonly known as \"Bombay Bowlers.\" They were mostly made in India for the British military. However, this helmet was sold onto the civilian American market and specifically to the retailer BAILEY located in California during the 1930s. Bailey Hats was founded in 1922 and still exists today! The inside crown reads :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Pith Helmet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUN-PROOF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpressly for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBAILEY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eof California \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in India\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis helmet comes complete with leather chinstrap and is a size US 7. Overall in very good to excellent condition. A top quality sun helmet for an American on Safari!","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32067816489029,"sku":"ONSV9000","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV9000_02.jpg?v=1613078844","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-pre-wwii-bombay-bowler-style-safari-pith-helmet-by-bailey-of-california","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}