WW2 - 1942 JAPANESE TYPE 90 COMBAT HELMET C/W ORIGINAL COVER

A textbook Imperial Japanese Army Type 90 combat helmet with it's original cover.
The hellmet shell has a percentage of it's tan over coat and the hard factory applied black finish is evident.
( Japanese helmet factories processed the steel in multiple stages, which included treating or coating the bare metal (such as a black or dark base) to help prevent oxidation and rust in humid environments like China and the Pacific Theater ).
The leather 3 pad liner is complete with drawstring .
Various paint markings to the inside shell including the owners name in red .
Original cotton chin ties.
Replacement metal star.
The 6 section padded cover is in great condition with no tears although there is some staining .
Retains it's original drawstring.
Profusely marked to the inside which includes the size ( large ) , year of manufacture and maker details.
Olive coloured wool circle with machine sewn yellow star to the front.
Now rare.
V.G.C.

Code: 60614