Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Late War Enlisted Men's “Ersatz” Forage Cap - Dated 1941 Antique Colts M3 featured spring-loaded ejection port

M3 featured spring-loaded ejection port cover (which also acted as safety

with the top inlet for the new percussion bolster

The hammer must be pulled slowly for it to index correctly

and even the defogging tubes on the interior are still soft and springy

Overall a really nice condition helmet with a USGI trench art design

Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Late War Enlisted Men's “Ersatz” Forage Cap - Dated 1941 Antique Colts M3 featured spring-loaded ejection portOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of a late war Ersatz pattern Imperial Japanese Army forage cap. It is made of a very lightweight cotton, which looks to be very similar to the material used in the SNLF forage caps. It is not soft, and the interior is made of the same material. The sweatband is just the same material as the cap, as is the chinstrap. The front features a lovely yellow felt five pointed imperial Japanese star