Is this a Japanese Helmet of some sort?

[ChrisCook]

Is this a Civil or political (or something?) Japanese Helmet? Thanks for your help, Chris...

[ChrisCook]

Helmet

some more pics

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Post-war Thailand re-issued Japanese helmet. The inside suspension is set up for the French type liner.

[ChrisCook]

Helmet....

Post-war Thailand re-issued Japanese helmet. The inside suspension is set up for the French type liner.

Excellent! This came from a large grouping of Vietnam era items, among them a lot of French items...that would explain it. Thanks, Chris....