Original Japanese WWII Type 90 Army Tetsubo Helmet with Heavy Battle Damage - Replacement Liner and Chinstrap Japanese Uniforms the "Special Model 1861" was

the "Special Model 1861" was also produced by contractors Amoskeag Manufacturing Company of Manchester

There are also a few small areas light staining

The stock is marked with a BO (Board of Ordnance) with broad Arrow indicating that it is a British Military issued example

After sinking the 500-ton trawler Naku Maru with her deck guns west of Panay 4 May

Original Item: The Military Merit Cross is a cross pattée of white enamel edged in red enamel

Original Japanese WWII Type 90 Army Tetsubo Helmet with Heavy Battle Damage - Replacement Liner and Chinstrap Japanese Uniforms the "Special Model 1861" wasOriginal 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 has heavy damage to the dome, and the liner and chinstrap are complete replacements. Features include: Original metal star applied to front. Complete Reproduction three pad leather liner. Reproduction tie down chinstrap. Original