Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet - dated 1943 British Helmets the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot

the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot

There is also a small hole drilled through the grenade body

Both are dated in 1944

and was then covered with a gold wash

and the high degree of ornamentation suggests this example was more a work of art than a tool

Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet - dated 1943 British Helmets the Great Marianas Turkey ShootOriginal 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 bevo style cloth embroidered army star insignia to the front. Helmet has part of the original suspension system and original chinstrap. This example is well marked with original labels inside bearing Japanese kanji