Got a few these but this came with another item I wanted. It is like the Huwood type compressed cardboard built from the 1930s to the 1950s though I've been told by old miners they were still being used into the 1970s as they were more comfortable to wear than the plastic ones. Not sure why it was manufactured white, maybe for new trainees as it is small (53cm). The leather head band was in very poor condition so I sewed in another with new leather. All hand stitched and not too bad. Also needed a new lace to hold the head liner in place. It has been used so has wear and tear and the lamp mount has a little rust.