Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet - dated 1943 40mm BOFORS The jacket features an Italian

The jacket features an Italian made painted leather embossed 98th Bombardment Group insignia patch of a white shield with gold

the regimental headquarters was moved to Jefferson Barracks

a cotton duck carrier

with a reinforced nose section

The blade ricasso is marked on both sides with the Austrian Imperial Eagle

Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet - dated 1943 40mm BOFORS The jacket features an ItalianOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition original WWII Japanese Army type 98 tropical sun pith helmet. It still retains a wonderful form with internal bamboo wicker construction. Comes with original pentagonal bevo style cloth embroidered army star insignia to the front. Helmet has part of the original suspension system and original chinstrap. This example is well marked with original labels inside bearing Japanese kanji