Japanese Military Pith Helmet
Article about: Hi guys, I wanted to show you all my most recent purchase. This is a WWII Japanese Pith Helmet, though missing the cap device, has an interesting inscription on the liner band. It reads, &qu
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Not a military sun helmet, but type worn by Japanese Civil Servant Officials. In Korea, the civil government, police and foresters all wore sun helmets like this.
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Nick,
I thank you for your input and expertise. Though not military issued, it's good to know it still has military appeal with who liberated it and unit unit the soldier served in.
Thank you again!
Joel
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thank you so muck for sharing it with us.
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Made in Showa 10 [1935] and named to:
山本 二
the given name, 二 [2], can be pronounced:
じんいち
Jin'ichi
すすむ
Susumu
たすく
Tasuku
つぎ
Tsugi
つぐる
Tsuguru
つづき
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I recommend we petition the Emperor to elevate Nick Komiya as "Warrelics Living International Treasure."
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it would be cool to find the badge and see if it fits.
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