Japan, Imperial. An Army Sun Helmet, C.1940 GTRexclude He contributed courageous and inspiring

He contributed courageous and inspiring leadership to the officers and men under his command

1918-62 General Service Medal - George V

Breast Star - in silver gilt with fine detailing

2 mm x 75 mm

Japan, Imperial. An Army Sun Helmet, C.1940 GTRexclude He contributed courageous and inspiringThis is an extremely well preserved Second War period Japanese Army sun helmet, constructed of a woven bamboo frame with an exterior tan coloured canvas twill liner. The helmet is an example of a third version, type 98 sun helmet issued after September 1941, notable for the elimination of any ventilation fixtures. There is a single insignia on the peak of the helmet in the form of a yellow, machine embroidered, five pointed star on a dark brown,