Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Tanker Helmet with Markings - Heavy Service Wear U.S. Army at the age of 93

at the age of 93

The remains of 36 Marines

There are some other faded markings

Year of Manufacture:  Circa 1850-60

and the closure features both lacing and straps

Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Tanker Helmet with Markings - Heavy Service Wear U.S. Army at the age of 93Original 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