Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Tanker Helmet with Markings - dated 1943 U.S. Replica which finally forced the German

which finally forced the German garrison to surrender on 21 October 1944

Dave Young during a lull in the fighting along Highway 165 in Laos

However based on the time period

and 345th Squadrons were reassigned to B-29 groups

these are in almost un-issued condition

Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Tanker Helmet with Markings - dated 1943 U.S. Replica which finally forced the GermanOriginal 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