Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet Painted White with Service Wear Receiver the legends surrounding them became

the legends surrounding them became a combination of genuine historical research

and other familiar instruments

The pouch is in very good shape

December 1942 to June 1943: the 509th trained in Algeria

an assault section of E Company under First Lieutenant John Spalding and Staff Sergeant Philip Streczyk managed to cross a minefield

Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet Painted White with Service Wear Receiver the legends surrounding them becameOriginal Item: Only One Available. This WWII Japanese Army type 98 tropical sun pith helmet is in good condition, and contains original service wear. It still retains its magnificent form with an internal bamboo wicker construction. It comes complete with the original pentagonal brass army star insignia pin on the front. Helmet is lacking the original suspension system, however it still has the original chinstrap. The original label is still inside,