Original WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Fencing Helmet U.S. Marines USMC In 1886 ALFRED VON KROPATSCHEK

In 1886 ALFRED VON KROPATSCHEK designed an 8mm rimmed cartridge rifle that became the fore runner to the French LEBEL

The Central Powers of Austria-Hungary used

It was manufactured in 1877 therefore it never had an etched panel that read Colt Frontier Six Shooter as the serial number range for such marked revolvers was between 45000 and 65000

it features genuine supple thick leather

Ejects empty magazines after the final shot

Original WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Fencing Helmet U.S. Marines USMC In 1886 ALFRED VON KROPATSCHEKOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an exceptionally rare wonderful condition Imperial Japanese Navy marked fencing helmet. Featuring an iron face mask, leather trimmed quilted cotton construction. The interior bears a Japanese Naval data tag. Size is approximately a US 7 (56cm). We've even found a photo of fencers aboard an Imperial Japanese Ship wearing this exact style helmet with sailors in uniform looking on. Fascinating!