Japan, Imperial. A Pith Helmet, C.1940 Auction Archive 6 mm x 64 mm

6 mm x 64 mm inclusive of its swords suspension)

After returning to Denmark and serving on the home front

old ribbons

England on the 29th and reverted to the permanent grade in the interests of the service

Japan, Imperial. A Pith Helmet, C.1940 Auction Archive 6 mm x 64 mmThis is an extremely well preserved Second War period Japanese pith helmet, constructed of a cork shell with a tan coloured cotton twill exterior liner. The helmet is surrounded by a reinforced brim providing partial protection from the elements. A light brown leather chinstrap is fastened to the inside of the helmet with metal pins at each end, and rests upon the visor with two adjustable metal buckles. A single, five pointed bronze star is pinned to