Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet - dated 1943 Antique Remingtons The front of the cap

The front of the cap has a lovely metal RAD shovelhead logo

Just a few specks of oxidation

In the last month of the war

IX 44 represents September

Although it is faint

Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet - dated 1943 Antique Remingtons The front of the capOriginal 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