japanese helmet

[BRUNO FRANCK]

hello guys

more information on this helmet is welkom

politie, kempetai ? , civiel


thanks in advance

cheers Bruno

[BRUNO FRANCK]

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86 times and no help

cheers Bruno

[Stu W]

86 times and no help

cheers Bruno

Hi Bruno,

One must remember that patience is a virtue and at our age probably the only one we have left.

I found the attached image on the Net listed as a Police Palace Guard helmet. Not my area of expertise so take that as a research starting point only.

Regards,
Stu

[BRUNO FRANCK]

hoi Stu

thanks for the help and for the good words,,

see you

cheers Bruno

[Ryukyutunnelrat]

Bruno, civil defense helmet...Best, David.

[BRUNO FRANCK]

thanks David

cheers Bruno

[beretta1934]

Civil defense for sure. Police symbol for sure. I would never claim the title "palace guard" as the picture description did.

[Geoff Ward]

Hello Bruno,The metal tabs with holes are to attach the neck protection flap which was to keep sparks and falling embers from going down the tunic.Regards,Geoff

[BRUNO FRANCK]

hoi Geoff

thanks for the help and the pictures,,,,

when you look on mine second picture the helmet is not round on top there is a bulp on top,, i do not now off this is the correct word in english

cheers Bruno

[Geoff Ward]

Hello Bruno,there are many different styles of Civil helmets here is a variation of one that has a ridge or "Bump"

[beretta1934]

there are many different styles of Civil helmets

Is totally agree - there is also very little reason or rhyme to them in the last months of the war. It's just a mix and match of whatever materials could be had - desperate people doing desperate things!
In my opinion they are interesting but i see them as a bit of a side show (the vast majority not military in any way) and not something I would pay much money for - nor fill my shelves with them either. But that's just me - your mileage may vary

[Geoff Ward]

I agree Beretta!! In a way it is quite sad, but I respect observing the progressions and variations toward the last ditch items.They are a somber indication of the conditions faced by the Civil Defense organizations and the general public ,who could also purchase the items for their families .After all..What Father could refuse a wife he loved to not provide a helmet to protect his child... Regards,Geoff