1944 Dated Type 90 Helmet

[pascucci]

Picked up this honest 1944 (19) dated Type 90 helmet a couple of weeks ago on auction. It does show nice features despite condition and appears all original, though the liner is a bit rough and chinstrap has been cut. I have a far nicer example, but the price was right and I can always use more. Additionally does anyone here think I should try and do anything with the active rust?

[MAP]

Looks pretty nice. As for the rust. I would just store it in a stable low humidity environment and leave it as is.

[RussM]

I agree with the above, and leave it alone!

Regards

Russ

[real steel]

Outstanding helmet !! What a great look to it. No post war abuse, just a nice dirty, dusty survivor. Anything you treat this shell with will ruin the patina that took 75 years to accumulate.

As stated above, one to leave as is
D.

[HoundsTooth]

Great looking helmet. I intend to pick up a type 90 one of these days...
nick

[pascucci]

Thank you all for your responses. I do love the look of this helmet and I will just take your advice and keep it in a nice dry place. This is my second type 90 helmet and hopefully far from my last.