Mark:
Thank you for discounting Burma and Thailand. If it isn't too much trouble, could you post a photo of a helmet from one or both countries? I don't think I've seen warhats from this area, and it would be extremely informative to me. Also, thanks for posting the illustration from Delaporte & Garnier. There is certainly a similarity.
Charles:
Yes, I'm fascinated by that illustration myself. I particularly enjoy the European features of the model. I suspect that somebody brought the uniform back to Europe, had a local gentleman model it, and then somebody drew the illustration from that. I also doubt that the feathers are authentic. The wooden point on mine is removeable with a little prying. I suspect the illustrator inserted some plummage to spiffy up the uniform.
I'll wear the helmet to the Irish pub if you use your Burmese double-knives to eat your shepherd's pie.
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