Japan, Imperial. A Pith Helmet, C.1940 Auction Ministry of War Epidemics Devotion

Ministry of War Epidemics Devotion Medal

on horizontally-pierced ball for suspension

and three and a half years in the South African Constabulary in the Boer War

Todt" in black threads

Japan, Imperial. A Pith Helmet, C.1940 Auction Ministry of War Epidemics DevotionThis is an extremely well preserved Second War period Japanese pith helmet, constructed of a cork shell with a tan coloured cotton twill exterior liner. The helmet is surrounded by a reinforced brim providing partial protection from the elements. A light brown leather chinstrap is fastened to the inside of the helmet with metal pins at each end, and rests upon the visor with two adjustable metal buckles. A single, five pointed bronze star is pinned to