Original Japanese WWII “Night Raid” Black Painted Type 90 Army Helmet with Complete Liner and Chinstrap - Tetsubo Gift Card It was renamed the Stilwell

It was renamed the Stilwell Road

in which the Indians and half-breeds were to be utilized

Texas where I graduated as a Bombardier and awarded a commission as a 2nd Lt

This low lot number indicates that the helmet was produced some time in 1938 - 1940

yellow and black striped ribbon to the medal

Original Japanese WWII “Night Raid” Black Painted Type 90 Army Helmet with Complete Liner and Chinstrap - Tetsubo Gift Card It was renamed the StilwellOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of the classic Japanese Type 90 Tetsubo ( "steel cap") army helmet, also colloquially called the tetsukabuto ( "steel helmet") by Japanese troops. This is actually the first of these black painted army helmets we have received. Research reveals that not much is known as to why they were painted black but we did find a reasonable and practical reason. The Japanese soldiers that would