Original Japanese WWII Type 90 Army Helmet with Complete Liner and Chinstrap Purportedly Found in Manila in 1945 - Tetsubo Scabbards & Sheaths Gunsmith GIOVANNI MICHELONI of Brescia

Gunsmith GIOVANNI MICHELONI of Brescia in Italy worked from 1815 until 1889

perfect for an “in the field” type of display

He can be found on the 459th BG website at this link

This example is one made for Officer's

Original Japanese WWII Type 90 Army Helmet with Complete Liner and Chinstrap Purportedly Found in Manila in 1945 - Tetsubo Scabbards & Sheaths Gunsmith GIOVANNI MICHELONI of BresciaOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of the classic Japanese Type 90 Tetsubo ( "steel cap") army helmet, also colloquially called the tetsukabuto ( "steel helmet") by Japanese troops. This example is inscribed along the back rim in marker with JAP 1945 MANILA, PHI, suggesting that the helmet was picked up in Manilla, Philippines in 1945. Features include: Original metal star applied to front. Complete three pad leather liner,