Obscure Type 90

[Skyrish]

I've had this Type 90 for some time now, and cannot figure out what it is. It was, at some point, a Type 90, but has been converted with a new liner, paint and badge. If anyone knows that this is, I'd be grateful.

[Jareth]

Refurbished post war by another Asian country

[Will G.]

Refurbished post war by another Asian country

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Will G.

[beretta1934]

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will g.

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[rabbit indy]

yoshiyuki

[rabbit indy]

This is my helmet.
S in rhombus marking is Kobe Steel, Ltd and size marking is small, 小 in Japanese.


yoshiyuki

[Skyrish]

Appreciate all the replies, guys. I wish I could figure out what country this was refurbed by. It matches some Thai rework Type 90's, but the front badge is still a mystery to me.

[GHP]

Okay ... I think I have it, but this is still a guess since I've not found another example to verify.

I think it is a Malayan army helmet. From 1958~1961 Malaya used the 11-point star. I do not know when/if Malaya reissued surplus Japanese helmets; also, *if* Malay, his helmet might have been used before 1958.

Again just theories.


-- Guy

[Striking 9th]

I ran across two of these many many years ago. At that time I was told they were Siamese. I think they are actually early post war Thai helmets? They both had these badges on them. The liners were identical to the subject helmet though. I just put them in storage thinking they were of little value. One day I ran across them and put them on e-bay to go for what someone was willing to pay. I was surprised by what they brought. Seems like they were in the $275-$300 range each. There is a market for them. Or there was at that time.

[GHP]

Striking 9th,


Yes, this one is Thai army. They usually have the Japanese liner replaced with a US M1 style liner.


-- Guy

[rabbit indy]

I feel that there is something on the metal fittings for the chin strap. Do you know what word this is?
I think the organization that used this helmet after the war has replaced the interior. Are there any markings or letters on the interior?

yoshiyuki

[Striking 9th]

Striking 9th,


Yes, this one is Thai army. They usually have the Japanese liner replaced with a US M1 style liner.


-- Guy

Hello Guy, mine both had the red liner with three flexible mounting arms which utilized the holes left by the original Japanese bracket hardware like on the subject helmet. There is also a large thin metal square behind each pad which attaches to those flexible arms via brass clips. The only difference was the insignia. I think this style predates the adaptation of the U.S. style liner suspension.
S

[Skyrish]

I think that's it. My guess now, with the info given, is that it was a Japanese Type 90 left in Siam (based on the liner) that somehow found itself in Malaya.

[Skyrish]

I feel that there is something on the metal fittings for the chin strap. Do you know what word this is?
I think the organization that used this helmet after the war has replaced the interior. Are there any markings or letters on the interior?

yoshiyuki

I have no idea what the tag is on the swivel. It just reads "25". No idea if it was added by a previous owner or not.

[GHP]

I think that's it. My guess now, with the info given, is that it was a Japanese Type 90 left in Siam (based on the liner) that somehow found itself in Malaya.

Or left in Malaya by the Japanese. Plenty of Japanese in Malaya back then as they occupied Malaya from 1941-45.