Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Tanker Helmet with Markings - Dated 1944 Replica Non–Firing Pistols & Rifles LENGTH: 10 1/8 inches

LENGTH: 10 1/8 inches

The 24th Infantry crossed over again to engage the rebels

For the next several months the group trained for combat with the P-38s

and the stitching all looks in good order

This example appears to be leather-wrapped steel or zinc

Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Tanker Helmet with Markings - Dated 1944 Replica Non–Firing Pistols & Rifles LENGTH: 10 1/8 inchesOriginal Item: Only One Available. The following excerpt is from an article titled The Wonders of Tanker Helmets by Peter Suciu about Japanese Tanker Helmets in WW2: Japan devised its own tanker helmet, which was very distinct from their traditional steel helmet designs. Its been suggested that Japanese tanker helmets were actually based on flight helmets. There are also three well known variations of tanker helmets, including an early winter model