Original WWII Imperial Japanese Unusual Medieval-Style Civil Defense Helmet with Steel Trim & Liner - Maker-Marked Ancient The striker wheel still turns

The striker wheel still turns as intended and does appear to be functional

Spindleman was wounded on March 24th

The lock plate is correctly marked with CROWN over G

with the exception of Carpathian Ruthenia

General Robert W

Original WWII Imperial Japanese Unusual Medieval-Style Civil Defense Helmet with Steel Trim & Liner - Maker-Marked Ancient The striker wheel still turnsOriginal Item: Only One Available. Toward the end of WWII Imperial Japan was starved of raw materials and factories. The need for more equipment was dire and the IJA used what was available. This is an extremely rare very, very last ditch Civil Defense Helmet which was issued for use in the Imperial Japanese Army. This example is very unusual, with a plastic style shell put together with a steel trim. It looks almost medieval in design, and is fitted