Original Japanese WWII Type 90 Army Helmet with Complete Liner and Chinstrap Purportedly Found in Manila in 1945 - Tetsubo MG 34 Feed Assembly 1959 - provided for the

1959 - provided for the arrangement of the stars in seven rows of seven stars each

and there is definitely some oxidation flaking on the interior of the helmet

This is a lovely USGI Bring Back from WWII: an original Japanese WWII "Meatball" National flag

giving it the distinctive profile highly prized by visor-cap collectors

Original Japanese WWII Type 90 Army Helmet with Complete Liner and Chinstrap Purportedly Found in Manila in 1945 - Tetsubo MG 34 Feed Assembly 1959 - provided for theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of the classic Japanese Type 90 Tetsubo ( "steel cap") army helmet, also colloquially called the tetsukabuto ( "steel helmet") by Japanese troops. This example is inscribed along the back rim in marker with JAP 1945 MANILA, PHI, suggesting that the helmet was picked up in Manilla, Philippines in 1945. Features include: Original metal star applied to front. Complete three pad leather liner,