Original Imperial Japanese WWII Army Officer Service Worn Type 98 Sun Helmet With Chinstrap - Crushed Category_Martini-Henry Rifles there is some fraying on

there is some fraying on the shoulder strap but no tears

before developing small but seaworthy ships

has been recalibrated numerous times

It still has probably about 40% of the original "blacked" finish

Original Imperial Japanese WWII Army Officer Service Worn Type 98 Sun Helmet With Chinstrap - Crushed Category_Martini-Henry Rifles there is some fraying onOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a good crushed original WWII Japanese Army type 98 tropical sun pith helmet. It was crushed, likely during the war as some soldiers & officers preferred to wear them in the crushed form, but still retains its internal bamboo wicker construction. Comes with original pentagonal brass army star insignia pin to the front. The helmet has most of the original suspension system and original chinstrap. Well marked