Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet with Service Wear MG 13 matte-surfaced materials

matte-surfaced materials

The leather sweatband is 1 3/8" wide

and the leather has split over the band

The revolver cycles nicely

this bayonet did not see much field use at all

Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet with Service Wear MG 13 matte-surfaced materialsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a good condition original service worn WWII Japanese Army type 98 tropical sun pith helmet. It still retains a wonderful form with internal bamboo wicker construction. Comes with original pentagonal brass army star insignia pin to the front. It does appear like there were additional insignia at one point. Helmet has part of the original suspension system and original chinstrap. Well marked original labels