May 8-10, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/10/2024
Lot consists of: (A) Japanese WWII Type 90 helmet with 2nd pattern cover. The inside of the cover features the typical off-white lining with specification stamps and the original owner's name. Correct style of exposed stitching which is covered toward the crown. Cover retains its original padding and tie strings. The helmet appears repainted with tan camouflage paint and crude brush strokes. Star was replaced. Helmet is stamped with Kobe Seiko (steel) arsenal "S" inside a diamond on the interior rim. The liner is relatively clean with all 3 leather liner tongues but they are missing their padding. Canvas liner tie is intact with partial canvas chinstrap is present. Painted numbers inside of rim and crown. CONDITION: Good. (B) Japanese WWII Type 90 Naval helmet with scattered remnants of green paint, missing liner. Naval Forces insignia was likely replaced. Missing Liner. The right bale has an old tag affixed that reads "SOUVENIR OF BETIO ISLAND, TARAWA ATOLL, GILBERT ISLANDS 20 NOV 1943-23 NOV 1943". Helmet is stamped with Kobe Seiko (steel) arsenal "S" inside a diamond on the interior rim and exhibits a few cracks.
Item Dimensions: Each: 11" x 9" x 7"