Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 90 Civil Defense Helmet With Army Star - Complete Antique Percussion Firearms The reverse is marked RZM

The reverse is marked RZM 52 indicating manufacture by Deschler & Sohn of München (Munich) in Bavaria

with cracks

Eventually the 50th Regiment and West Kent Militia (Light Infantry) would be amalgamated into the The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)

The flags do show some wear

We have left it as is to preserve any patina

Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 90 Civil Defense Helmet With Army Star - Complete Antique Percussion Firearms The reverse is marked RZMOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely rare Type 90 Civil defense helmet, complete with an intact cloth liner and chin strap. The Japanese WWII Civil Defense helmet was the final of four variations of the Type 90 Army helmet and was designed specifically for mainland civil defense. Overall condition is very good with correct brown paint, with some overall oxidation on the exterior. The paint job did not adhere very well, allowing the