Original Japanese WWII Type 90 Army Relic Helmet with Intact Star - No Liner or Chinstrap - Tetsubo MP 34 who reigned until January 1936

who reigned until January 1936

The original M8 scabbard is supple and strong

Most examples encountered have front visor trim and rear spines as the removal of them as in the example above made the helmet too fragile

which is now partly exposed

The plate measures 8 ¼" x 13 ⅛”

Original Japanese WWII Type 90 Army Relic Helmet with Intact Star - No Liner or Chinstrap - Tetsubo MP 34 who reigned until January 1936Original Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of the classic Japanese Type 90 Tetsubo ( "steel cap") army helmet shell, also colloquially called the tetsukabuto ( "steel helmet") by Japanese troops. Features include: Original metal star applied to front. Original paint with very heavy wear and oxidation, showing the "blue" manganese steel underneath the helmet. The liner fittings have heavy oxidation as well. Kanji character for Large is