Japan, Imperial. A Pith Helmet, C.1940 Auction sterling silver with a gilt

sterling silver with a gilt anchor insignia

stating that he had previously served with the Halton Rifles

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feldgrau wool underneath

Japan, Imperial. A Pith Helmet, C.1940 Auction sterling silver with a giltThis is an extremely well preserved Second War period Japanese pith helmet, constructed of a cork shell with a tan coloured cotton twill exterior liner. The helmet is surrounded by a reinforced brim providing partial protection from the elements. A light brown leather chinstrap is fastened to the inside of the helmet with metal pins at each end, and rests upon the visor with two adjustable metal buckles. A single, five pointed bronze star is pinned to