Translation of helmet and canteen

[Tommac]

Help translate many thanks tom

[GHP]

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

[Tommac]

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

[GHP]

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:

...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

[Jareth]

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

[Tommac]

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

[Jareth]

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

[Tommac]

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