Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet - dated 1943 British Helmets a turbanlike head cloth

a turbanlike head cloth

the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot

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

all British airborne forces including the 1st and 6th Airborne Divisions plus the Polish 1st Parachute Brigade

Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet - dated 1943 British Helmets a turbanlike head clothOriginal 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