Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Tanker Helmet with Markings - Dated 1944 Japanese Replica Wrapped around the grip is

Wrapped around the grip is a very nice leather and bullion sword Troddel knot

Pennsylvania on August 31

Measuring just 1” high by almost 2" across

We have seen damage from small arms fire before

The edge has been sharpened a few times

Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Tanker Helmet with Markings - Dated 1944 Japanese Replica Wrapped around the grip isOriginal 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