Original Japanese 19th Century Edo Period Iron Samurai Kabuto Helmet with Maedate Category_Snider Rifles & Bayonets This is a very nice

This is a very nice condition size 22 1/2 WWII WAC olive drab Hobby Hat with officer’s cap badge (screw back)

The letter indicates that the serial number was applied to the rifle on August 14

It is well made in khaki serge

Mounted in brass with a cross guard and pommel displaying 17th century helmeted heads

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Original Japanese 19th Century Edo Period Iron Samurai Kabuto Helmet with Maedate Category_Snider Rifles & Bayonets This is a very niceOriginal Item. One of a Kind. A Kabuto (, ) is a type of helmet first used by ancient Japanese warriors which, in later periods, became an important part of the traditional Japanese armor worn by the samurai class and their retainers in feudal Japan. In the Japanese language, the word kabuto is an appellative, not a type description, and can refer to any combat helmet. The design used for samurai helmets evolved over the centuries, and this example is