Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet - Dated 1943

Original 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 wool cloth embroidered army star insignia to the front, which is in very good condition. The helmet has the original suspension system and original chinstrap.

This example is well marked with original labels inside bearing Japanese kanji characters. One of these is marked with the date 昭 和 十 八 年. This would be read: SHOWA (current reigning emperor) Juu-Hachi Nen (18th year of reign - 1943).

The condition does show wear consistent with service and storage, but it has held up very well overall without any serious flaws besides staining. The exterior has some very heavy staining, but there is not much wear to the yellow star on the front of the helmet, but there is a small moth nip. The interior retains the color well. The lower suspension band is present with a working buckle. It has a complete functional chin strap which is stretched taut over the front brim. The interior has very heavy staining as well with a Kanji character painted under the front brim.

A very nice WWII Japanese jungle pith helmet for your WWII collection. Ready to display!