Japanese helmet-opinions welcomed

[Mike S]

This is a first for me as I don't have any Japanese items in my collection except for a Type 38 and 99 rifles. So I thought a helmet on display with them might look good. I picked this up from the estand last week. I really like it and want to know what the Japanese collectors think of it. Thank you.

Regards,
Mike

[Mike S]

Star closeup....

[Mike S]

Canvas liner and chinstrap...

[Mike S]

Side view....

[Mike S]

Liner closeup.....

[Mike S]

Ink stamp behind front pad. Looks like there is a number 14 in it ?

[JCB]

so far so good.

Mike,
I collected Japanese headgear for years. The cloth liner is a rare variation, 1939 date. I am of the opinion this is original. Others will chime in.

The paint is definitely period. I would feel confortable with this helmet..

Jim
JapaneseOrdnance(at)yahoo.com



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[Mike S]

I guessing this is the soldier's name painted on the side inner rim?

[Mike S]

Detail of rear ring and chinstrap. The stitching on the liner band has not surprisingly failed here.

[Papa Nambu]

I guessing this is the soldier's name painted on the side inner rim?

Probably, but only partially readable. Might be Yoroya.

[NLF]

Helmet is fine. Al the canvas liner variations are dated 1939.

[LetsGo82nd]

Nice original and rare helmet. -Jeremy