Original Japanese WWII Tetsubo Army Combat Helmet with Complete Liner, Chinstrap, and Headband German Mauser 98k K98 and a bit of cracking

and a bit of cracking near the butt plate

Only the bolt does not match

during WWI loyalty to the empire underscore much of what was produced

The pith helmet originates from the Spanish military adaptation of the native salakot headgear of the Philippines

The instrument appears to be in perfect working order

Original Japanese WWII Tetsubo Army Combat Helmet with Complete Liner, Chinstrap, and Headband German Mauser 98k K98 and a bit of crackingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice combat used example of the classic of the Tetsubo, also colloquially called the tetsukabuto ("steel helmet") by troops. This helmet is in excellent original, untouched, condition. It comes with an original small banner that appears to have been used as a headband, tucked up inside the lining. Features include: Original 5 point metal star liner split pin on the front. Complete three tongue leather