Here's a repro version of the Type 98 version 1 pith helmet made in Japan; currently the best on the market.
Here's a repro version of the Type 98 version 1 pith helmet made in Japan; currently the best on the market.
Last edited by Nick Komiya; 10-10-2016 at 07:44 PM.
Nick, here are some quick photos of most of my army pith helmets excluding British safari style. There's room of improvement so let me know how these look.
This is the variation that has a waterproof coating.
Side & top vent
This is a very unusual variation. It seems to use use recycled fabric. Upon close inspection you can make out a textile pattern. Uncertain if it's " cottage industry, late war or " in country " made.
Another unusual variation. Hard to judge true exterior color. Might of been white or tan originally
Thanks for the photos, Jareth. This gives us excellent coverage of the Type 98 variants. Is the first one without a legible arsenal label with date?
I might crop some photos and adjust brightness, but those photos are just fine, thanks.
We only need a Type 5 to show the complete line up. Up till the 1938 model, the sun helmets were produced in 3 sizes and had a different liner system. I've got line drawings of army sun helmets that go further back than the Type 5, which had 3 vent holes on each side, so this will be a very comprehensive evolution story article.
Sorry Chris,
Try this link.
--Guy
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