Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet - dated 1943 Accessories The M-1 helmet retains it's

The M-1 helmet retains it's original cork grain paint and swivel bale chinstrap loops

and a vertical slash patch pocket to the left breast

would not work

hard to find and ready to display

It is marked above the cylinder with:

Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet - dated 1943 Accessories The M-1 helmet retains it'sOriginal 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