Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Tanker Helmet with Markings - dated 1944 Price_$-030 - $50 the buckle sitting on top

the buckle sitting on top of the left shoulder

There is a faded maker mark on the inside of the top flap

Barrel Length: 34 Inches

the position was generally referred to as GHQ (General Headquarters)

Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Tanker Helmet with Markings - dated 1944 Price_$-030 - $50 the buckle sitting on topOriginal Item: Only One Available. The following excerpt is from an article titled The Wonders of Tanker Helmets by Peter Suciu about Japanese Tanker Helmets in WW2: Japan devised its own tanker helmet, which was very distinct from their traditional steel helmet designs. Its been suggested that Japanese tanker helmets were actually based on flight helmets. There are also three well known variations of tanker helmets, including an early winter model