Original British WWI Sun Helmet of Major Henry Leftwich Haddon Owen of The Dorsetshire Regiment with Transport Tin WWII This in fact represents the

This in fact represents the origin of the "assault sling" configuration

Revolver development

Original paper size label still present under the sweatband noting size 7 1/8

with all correct intricate yellow roping still retains the original paper label dated 1911

Original British WWI Sun Helmet of Major Henry Leftwich Haddon Owen of The Dorsetshire Regiment with Transport Tin WWII This in fact represents theOriginal Item: One of a kind. Major Henry Leftwich Haddon Owen was a recipient of the prestigious Military Cross for his service during World War One. He received his commission as a 2nd Lieutenant on August, 29th, 1914, was promoted to full Lieutenant on June 1st, 1916. Became a Captain on July 12th, 1917 and finally a Major after the Great War in 1920. He served with the 4th Dorsetshire Regiment, the 2 4th Dorsets, as an officer of the Machine Gun