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    #1

    Translation of helmet and canteen

    Help translate many thanks tom
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    Civil defense helmet:
    利根川 成文
    Tonegawa Shigefumi
    Surname/given name

    中山村
    Nakayama Mura
    Nakayama Village


    埼玉比企
    Saitama Hiki [Hiki is a "state" -- 郡 gun -- within Saitama Prefecture]






    The canteen strap is too much for me to attempt tonight.




    --Guy

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      #3
      Many thanks for translation greatly appreciated tom

      The helmet has a star on it dont know why like u said civil helmet .
      Thanks a gain tom
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        #4
        Originally posted by Tommac View Post
        Many thanks for translation greatly appreciated tom

        The helmet has a star on it dont know why like u said civil helmet .
        Thanks a gain tom
        Hi Tom,

        I said civil defense because of the cotton liner, helmet cord bales, and the county address -- none of which are found on military helmets to my knowledge. Hopefully someone with a lot more knowledge than I can weigh in.

        Text accompanying the below image showing civil defense wardens:
        Originally posted by Nick
        ...but this is actually a civil defense helmet featuring a painted army-like star in violation of rules prohibiting use of military symbols by civilians. The civilian would have been reprimanded by MPs for such offences.....
        helmet article, p. 12
        Read the full 13-page article, it will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about Japanese army helmets.


        Cheers,

        --Guy
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          #5
          Yes this variation helmet is called civilian defense or last ditch & consensus is that it's not a military used helmet

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            #6
            Yes I believe it is a civil helmet just weird with star can any one tell me if star is real thanks tom

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              #7
              One of the most common ways to enhance is add a star! Original stars are rounded in profile to fit curved surface. If it's flat it's likely a repro

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                #8
                Thanks I will look at it when I get back home tom

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