Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet - Dated 1943 Helmets traditionally exercised considerable independence in

traditionally exercised considerable independence in regard to arms and in this case decided to adopt the Vickers-Berthier LMG rather than wait for the Bren

and measures roughly 52 x 84”

456th Bombardment Group

It has a very rare Friedrich Order award

Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet - Dated 1943 Helmets traditionally exercised considerable independence inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition original WWII Japanese Army type 98 tropical sun pith helmet. It still retains a wonderful form with internal bamboo wicker construction. Comes with original pentagonal wool cloth embroidered army star insignia to the front, which is in very good condition. The helmet has the original suspension system and original chinstrap. This example is well marked with original labels inside