Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet - dated 1943 Antique Remingtons The front of the cap

The front of the cap has a lovely metal RAD shovelhead logo

The cylinder is secured in the bag by a braided string

there will finally be an end to those famous last words

It has been repainted but we are able to make out the original labels that read Registered

1945 the 17th Airborne Division was shipped home and deactivated

Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet - dated 1943 Antique Remingtons The front of the capOriginal 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 bevo style cloth embroidered army star insignia to the front. Helmet has part of the original suspension system and original chinstrap. This example is well marked with original labels inside bearing Japanese kanji