Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet with Chinstrap - Dated 1943 Technical Books and areas of wear show

and areas of wear show that this grenade was definitely painted all yellow

5th and 7th Army (in yellow)

without any verdigris build up

VII airframe for Albatros to copy

Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet with Chinstrap - Dated 1943 Technical Books and areas of wear showOriginal 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, although it is very worn and the star is somewhat faded, retaining about 70% of its yellowing. Helmet has the original suspension system and original