Original German WWII Army Heer Panzer Officers Schirmmütze Visor Crush Cap - size 57 U.S. Helmets/Hats so it was definitely originally

so it was definitely originally issued as a "double decal" helmet

and were designated the Type 97-Kai Shinhoto Chi-Ha

The rest of the markings on the gun are unmatching

Three members parachuted to safety and were picked up

and the only real issue is that the last 1 inch of the scabbard is a bit crushed inward

Original German WWII Army Heer Panzer Officers Schirmmütze Visor Crush Cap - size 57 U.S. Helmets/Hats so it was definitely originallyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This cap is a very nice example of a German WWII Wehrmacht Heer Army Officer Schirmmtze visor cap, with a lovely "saddle form" shape. It has had the crown stiffener removed to give it a lovely "crushed" look, which was quite popular. It features the typical green wool gabardine construction with a forest green band and a traditional high forward crown. The also has matching rose pink (rosa) piping along the top edge