Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet - dated 1943 Accessories It looks to still have

It looks to still have the original WWI Era blued finish

would not work

and a vertical slash patch pocket to the left breast

these newly rifled smoothbores gave good service during the bombardment of Fort Pulaski in April 1862

hard to find and ready to display

Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet - dated 1943 Accessories It looks to still haveOriginal 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