Japanese army helmet type 90: Authentic WW II ?

[Alter Musketier]

Dear all,

May I ask you about this helmet please? What do you think about, authentic WW 2?

With best wishes
alter musketier

[Neil Hever]

Looks ok to me. Seems like the chin strap is detached on one side but that may be repairable. Someone with a knowledge of Japanese may be able to decipher the writing. NH

[ghp95134]

Interesting .... the writing is parallel to the rim. I cannot read the first "boxed" kanji, but the last two:

工藤
Kudō/Kudoh
[a surname]


--Guy

[Tank Destroyer]

Alter,
Great looking type 90. These helmets keep going up in price I am glad to see you got one for the collection. As for the liner, I put a plastic bag under my helmet to take the pressure off the liner.
I like the helmet. Nice score. Marty

[Jareth]

I'd like to see a closeup pic of star

[SteveR]

Nice helmet.

[Alter Musketier]

Dear all,

Thank you very much for your evaluations. Here are pics of the star. Any concerns about?

With best wishes
alter musketier

[Tank Destroyer]

It's fine.

[MAP]

Looks good to me as well. As noted, these are getting quite expensive.

[Neil Hever]

I'm envious because I want one! As posted, these are getting expensive. You can't touch one for less than 600 US and most I have seen hover in the 800 to 900 range. Hope you got a good deal on this original. NH