Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet - dated 1943 Price_$-00 - $30 development of the DShK began

development of the DShK began in the Soviet Union in 1929 and the first design was finalised by Vasily Degtyaryov in 1931

000 minimum flight hours

Also included are very rare theater made hand painted 3rd Infantry Division Distinctive Unit Insignias (DI) on each lapel

The standard USAF Seat-type chute used in such aircraft as the T-33 Thunderbird (which required such chute types) was designated the SA-17 chute assembly (Seat Automatic)

Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet - dated 1943 Price_$-00 - $30 development of the DShK beganOriginal 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. Helmet has part of the original suspension system and original chinstrap. This example is well marked with original labels inside bearing Japanese kanji