Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet - dated 1943 British Helmets and measures about 38” when

and measures about 38” when fully extended

He retired as vice president of the Northrop Corporation in 1984 and is a 1994 inductee into the Air Commando Hall of Fame

We have never seen better

and was then covered with a gold wash

and the high degree of ornamentation suggests this example was more a work of art than a tool

Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet - dated 1943 British Helmets and measures about 38” whenOriginal 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