Canadian British Pith Helmet Ball Top

The Canadian British Pith Helmet Ball Top is an original component associated with the classic pith helmets worn by British and Canadian military personnel during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This ball top, typically crafted from metal, is designed to be affixed at the apex of the helmet, serving both decorative and functional purposes. It helps to secure the spine or reinforcing band that runs from the front to the back of the helmet. Ball tops on pith helmets were standard features for military dress uniforms, particularly during colonial campaigns and in hot climates, where the pith helmet offered protection from the sun. The Canadian pattern closely follows British military design conventions, aligning with the uniforms used by Canadian forces in overseas deployments. This item will be of interest to collectors and historians specializing in military headgear or Canadian militaria from the Victorian era through the early twentieth century.