Japanese NLF helmet kanji

[Martin C]

Hello Friends,

I'm posting a NLF shell in my collection for your review. I would also like to ask for translation of the kanji found on
the inside if possible. As always, your comments are welcome and your help is appreciated.

Have a good day!

Mart

[ghp95134]

船
2721
Fune/Boat #2721

一柳 2721 連
Ichiyanagi 2721 Ren
Ichi-Yanagi [surname] 2721 Group/

Caveat! I'm not certain about my identification of 柳 willow/yanage -- the handwritten kanji is decidedly different, especially the last part that has the radical instead of 卩. However, Ichiyanagi *is* a surname.

--Guy

[Martin C]

Guy,

Thank you, your input is greatly appreciated!

Mart

[TrondK]

Helmets with Kanji is very attractive.

[Alan M]

Hi Mart , the example you have posted is a Japanese Civil Defence helmet . I would presume the anchor insignia to be a later addition .

[Jareth]

I agree. Repro badge added post war

[Martin C]

Hello,

Thanks to all for your time and review. It's nice to know what this helmet is, and what it is not.

BTW, is there any significance to the kanji on this helmet, surname and boat #2721?

Take care,

Mart