need help identifying Japanese helmet

[devilsrope]

could be the super rare shinny star variant haha I'm not that lucky

[Wagriff]

How is that star attached, I wonder? It might be possible to simply take that thing Off of it and have a fairly decent helmet....unless the seller has done something stupid like drilling a thundering big Hole through the shell to put this thing on it...

[devilsrope]

don't know going to have him get a closeup of that area

[visor]

I think you might have to replace the retaining rivet (?) that was once there. Either that or you have a hole that will be showing.

[ghp95134]

My first impression is that it is either Korean or Manchurian (maybe even Taiwan) because of the plum blossom. Can't find anything on the 'net just yet, but I'm still looking.

--Guy

[Jareth]

It's a very common civilian/last ditch/homeland defense helmet. The insignia is likely a school, civic organization or para militaria

[devilsrope]

That's the best I have heard I've never seen one with a flower before

[ObKrieger]

I have seen these civil helmets with all sorts of insignia.