Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Tanker Helmet with Markings U.S. Navy the second year of production

the second year of production

four-pointed cap with regimental insignia on the front (full name in Polish: czapka rogatywka

1A combination and Mk

and it would most likely indicate that this rifle was in service domestically

the safety thumb-piece catch was discontinued and not adopted

Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Tanker Helmet with Markings U.S. Navy the second year of productionOriginal Item: Only One Available. The following excerpt is from an article titled The Wonders of Tanker Helmets by Peter Suciu about Japanese Tanker Helmets in WW2: Japan devised its own tanker helmet, which was very distinct from their traditional steel helmet designs. Its been suggested that Japanese tanker helmets were actually based on flight helmets. There are also three well known variations of tanker helmets, including an early winter model