Stitching and non factory marked pads indicate it is a IJN helmet. The size also supports this.
Stitching and non factory marked pads indicate it is a IJN helmet. The size also supports this.
Regards,
John
Sorry for my ignorance but what does this mean?
Navy, not Army.
IJN - Imperial Japanese Navy
Regards,
John
if it is naval landing force helmet ,it might be worth trying to find the anchor and cherry blossom insignia badge to complete the exterior at least
Regards James
That's awesome Guy!
I've put off researching this because it looked too hard ....... but I've given it a go. I think it it Taka-aki, a surname.
魏暁
Takaaki
Grand Dawn
What has thrown me is in the "aki" [akatsuki - dawn/daybreak] portion; as the artisan wrote it, the 日 [sun] is on the right side instead of the left side.
Don't know if this is a correct reading ... but it sounds like a good.
Takaaki is a given name, but is normally written as 孝明 or 貴明. As an art name I can envision a change in kanji, but with the same sound (not unusual in Japan).
Regards,
--Guy
Once again, thanks for your knowledge Guy.
-Matt
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