Original Japanese WWII Type 90 Army Helmet with Complete Liner and Chinstrap - Tetsubo U.S. Artillery 303 British Rimmed cartridge

303 British Rimmed cartridge

Burma India campaign) during WW2 as a member of the 81st Bombardment Squadron and 56th Bombardment Squadron

Stored in an attic for more than 100 years the wood shows scratches and a split along the barrel line on the left hand side

The 1886 or Meiji 19 model featured the dark blue crown and colored band depending on the branch

Original Japanese WWII Type 90 Army Helmet with Complete Liner and Chinstrap - Tetsubo U.S. Artillery 303 British Rimmed cartridgeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of the classic Japanese Type 90 Army Helmet known as Tetsubo, also colloquially called the tetsukabuto ("steel helmet") by Japanese troops. Features include: Original metal star applied to front. Excellent complete three pad leather liner, with all pads still present. Original tie down chinstrap. Original paint with minor wear. Approximate size 7 1 4 (58cm) larger if you remove pads. A