Hello everyone,
I was wondering if I could get some pricing opinions on a small size IJA helmet. I picked one up recently here in Japan. Sorry, but I don't have photos available (I know, a big negative for the most accurate opinion). It has about 30% paint on the shell with about 70% inside the shell. there is some slight surface rust over most of the metal. Star is original as is the liner (dated 1942). Part of one of the tongue areas of the pad has been cut out but the remainder is very strong and not stiff. One full chin strap, the other being cut.
The Diamond S is strongly stamped into the metal as is the sho marking, which is stamped as well. The liner band has the small size marking punched into the leather as well. I will try and post pictures when possible, but if you could give me a ball park figure, it would be greatly appreciated. Also, was the small sized helmet produced in smaller numbers as compared to the large sized helmet? Any information is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
George
I was wondering if I could get some pricing opinions on a small size IJA helmet. I picked one up recently here in Japan. Sorry, but I don't have photos available (I know, a big negative for the most accurate opinion). It has about 30% paint on the shell with about 70% inside the shell. there is some slight surface rust over most of the metal. Star is original as is the liner (dated 1942). Part of one of the tongue areas of the pad has been cut out but the remainder is very strong and not stiff. One full chin strap, the other being cut.
The Diamond S is strongly stamped into the metal as is the sho marking, which is stamped as well. The liner band has the small size marking punched into the leather as well. I will try and post pictures when possible, but if you could give me a ball park figure, it would be greatly appreciated. Also, was the small sized helmet produced in smaller numbers as compared to the large sized helmet? Any information is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
George
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