Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Officers’ Sun Helmet - Rare Variant U.S. Air Force or a combination of the

or a combination of the two

A truly excellent reference is from the book "FROM D-DAY TO V-E DAY

Everything about this production was painstakingly accurate

which over time degraded

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Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Officers’ Sun Helmet - Rare Variant U.S. Air Force or a combination of theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely and unique variation of the Japanese sun helmet used during World War II. It is one often referred to as the officers pattern, but for reasons unknown. If you have ever seen the movie The Bridge on the River Kwai, you will notice Colonel Saito, the Prison Camp Commandant, wearing a variation of this type of sun helmet. Collectors will always name variations and types of examples they have seen in