Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet with Service Wear MG 13 and while that is true

and while that is true the connection to the USMC is only a minimal fraction of this blades history

Flaps were designed to protect the ears while still allowing for hearing

The revolver cycles nicely

our firing companies have been under the control of the Division's Regimental Antitank Officers and generally were used to reinforce the organic regimental antitank defense

and the leather has split over the band

Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet with Service Wear MG 13 and while that is trueOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a good condition original service worn WWII Japanese Army type 98 tropical sun pith helmet. It still retains a wonderful form with internal bamboo wicker construction. Comes with original pentagonal brass army star insignia pin to the front. It does appear like there were additional insignia at one point. Helmet has part of the original suspension system and original chinstrap. Well marked original labels