Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet - dated 1943 Japanese Field Gear instead of the usual celluloid

instead of the usual celluloid over wood

These marines became a group of veterans famously known as the “Old Breed” during the decades after World War I ended

For these "Mobilized" reservists

The lever and lower receiver tang are both marked with serial number L 652

Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet - dated 1943 Japanese Field Gear instead of the usual celluloidOriginal 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