Does anyone actually make what I'm looking for?

I'm glad you think so! :D My manager took that picture of me behind the shop where I work. He was testing out his new camera and wanted to do something fun since I had the cool getup on. ;) The sword cane in the photo is a Hanwei, and the jacket is a nifty piece that I found at Hot Topic of all the silly places! :eek:

Here's one of him:

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Another of me, with the CS 1796 British Light Cavalry saber. It had started misting out, so there are droplets on the end of the blade!

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Yes I can be a bit eccentric at times--but it's all in good fun. ;)
 
FourtyTwo, you might be interested in the old british WW1 helmets. I remember reading that when they were in the trenches, they'd use them to eat the rationed soup they were given.

... you're not over at BG as well, are you? ;)
 
BG? Apparently not since I don't know the abbreviation. :)

I'm well aware of the WW1 helmets (their medieval inspiration was a helmet known as a--go figure--kettle hat) but didn't need something "armor grade." I wanted it to be something I'd actually wear out and about, without becoming tiring or obnoxious. Military helmets, while oftentimes suitable for the task, are a bit on the heavy side for my purposes. The aluminum hardhat I found is of a similar full-brim design with a removable liner, however, and ought to work just grand.
 
I think the most practical interpretation of this would be the coolie hats...

Make a wok like shape, but shallow. Add a fitting inside that kept the hat centered on your head, removable for stew time....

With a yoke that went around the rim, that would have an adjustable chin strap...

Good rain protection, part fry pan, part kettle.

I like it...

But, you would have to clean it real well, else the insects would be your new best friend.

Out the box, out the box.

Marion
 
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