Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet - Dated 1943 - Excellent Original Machine Gun Part Sets very common for the period

very common for the period

Disregarding the order to “Abandon Ship” and while undergoing the hazards of fire and exploding ammunition on his ship as well as enemy bombs and gunfire

The "cut" tang of the blade

These night drops caused a lot of trouble for the gliders

Designed: 1863

Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet - Dated 1943 - Excellent Original Machine Gun Part Sets very common for the periodOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition original WWII Japanese Army type 98 tropical sun pith helmet. It still retains a wonderful form with internal bamboo wicker construction. Comes with original pentagonal bevo style cloth embroidered army star insignia to the front, which is in impeccable condition. The helmet has the original suspension system and original chinstrap. This example is well marked with original labels inside