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8th September 14, 05:31 PM
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 Originally Posted by Panache
I believe the term "Bombay bowler" was often used to refer to civilian pith helmets used in tropic regions.
Interesting. Some erstwhile Rhodesian cousins led me to beleive a "Bombay Bowler" referred to a packable Panama hat such as this one
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8th September 14, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by BadenochWolf
Interesting. Some erstwhile Rhodesian cousins led me to beleive a "Bombay Bowler" referred to a packable Panama hat such as this one
Here is another link from the same website on the Bombay Bowler
http://www.militarysunhelmets.com/20...-bombay-bowler
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