Inter-War / WW2 Officer's Solar Pith Topee (Bombay Bowler)

A very pleasing Officer's grade solar pith topee made by Robert,Hughes & Co, Calcutta, India, the exterior is in good clean condition with only very minor staining, there is one indentation on lower edge of rim but remains solid.
The leather sweatband is in very good order and bears the initials C.H.O.S, the thin transparent celluloid protective cover within the crown has long gone but the label remains in lovely condition.
Original leather chinstrap present and remains supple to the touch.
Size approx. 6 7/8 ths .

Code: 50566