WW II Imperial Japanese Army – TANK TANKER CREWMAN HELMET – SUMMER – VERY RARE!

This was the standard summer pattern tank crew helmet, as used from the early 1930s until the end of the war.  It is constructed from layers of leather and cotton…with a neck and ear flaps to protect from the cold.

 Made of canvas, and cotton, this light brown-colored helmet is a VERY NICE combat worn example! Broought back by a US Serviceman, there are some slight marks and wear from use, but fairly solid otherwise. It has a standard Japanese Army Star sewn onto the front of the horizontal band, and features openings on each side for the wearer’s ears. A leather strap secures under the chin for a tight fit.  The interior of the leather flaps are lined in light khaki-colored cotton.  Some of the helmet’s stitching is a bit loose, but it is 100% COMPLETE otherwise. All the leather and oil cloth components in the interior are still supple and exhibit only very light wear from use and age! The padding has hardened over time, however. EXCELLENT markings and manufacture stamps!  A PERFECT and VERY RARE addition to any collection or display!