WWII Japanese Helmet with Red Star ID needed

[Ed Hicks]

WWII Japanese Helmet with Red Star ID needed...Haven't seen anything like this and I assume it's civil defense, but expert opinions needed...Mum stamped in the rear. Thanks for looking. Ed

[Ed Hicks]

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[Jareth]

Swedish helmet with enhancement

[Ed Hicks]

Now, that's funny, especially considering the well known dealer who sold this years ago...Quite an enhancement and no wonder it's not in any references. Thanks.

[Jareth]

Good job at aging & faking. Sorry but not a chance it's real or a variation. Would love to know who passed this. PM me if you care to say

[imperialjapan]

The kanji read '憲兵 kempei' which is military police. Somewhat crudely written IMO.

[Jareth]

Probably taken off the common armband