Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Tanker Helmet with Markings - Dated 1944 German Navy - Kreigsmarine 769 wounded

769 wounded

The stock is also maker marked to SYNER WETHERLY also with an X assembly mark

It has an internal lock and then covering that keyhole is a hasp for which a second key is required

and often were captured and put into service

which usually would indicate inspection for London

Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Tanker Helmet with Markings - Dated 1944 German Navy - Kreigsmarine 769 woundedOriginal 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