Fed in a Fedora
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The 2 piece Light Infantry Helmet is not all that uncommon during the flintlock period of history. Take a look at Simcoe in the TV series Turn for a very similar example. Of course the source of that hat is a friend of mine - complete with the 2nd SC LIR crescent on the front. After a lot of research, our historian found procurement documents; period illustrations and descriptions of our correct uniforms which caused us to upgrade our requirements significantly. This is why we went to the 4 panel version which is pretty rare. It is also far more comfortable and we make them ourselves with some pretty basic materials and tools. (But then we made our own cartridge boxes and bayonet carriages, so basic is a relative term.)
Here is the top and back view:
The photos angle distorts the point of the rear facing material of the 4 panel version, but you can get the idea.
This is a shot of the liner and sweat bands:
Again, the angle of the 4 panel is a bit awkward, but you get the idea.
I greatly prefer the 4 panel because the leather conforms to the head better; the helmet is lighter and the feel of the sweatband - even with exposed stitching is much more comfortable. Our historian (the late Zack Pace) went to incredible efforts to obtain correct details in all uniform and equipment. We honor those who served in the war and our historian by putting the details out for people to see.
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