Auction Japanese Helmet

[RobertE]

I took a chance and bid on a Japanese helmet at an auction. I had a civil type, but was looking for a good combat one.

Any comments would be appreciated.

regards, Robert

[RobertE]

side -

[RobertE]

liner seems original, with lots of dust at the rivets. Looks like possible blood on the chinstraps.

[RobertE]

straps - are these what they are supposed to look like?

[RobertE]

Stamp on inside of front pad -

[RobertE]

rim stampings and painted characters in the rear apron -

[Striking 9th]

All original IJA combat helmet.
Scott

[britpc]

Nice one Robert Great find.

Regards
Irv

[RobertE]

Irv and Scott, I appreciate you looking it over. Thanks!

s/f Robert (7th Marines)