{"product_id":"original-imperial-japanese-army-wwii-officer-s-type-98-sun-pith-helmet-with-officer-s-star-dated-1943","title":"Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Officer’s Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet with Officer’s Star - Dated 1943","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition original WWII Japanese Army type 98 tropical sun pith helmet. It still retains a wonderful form with internal bamboo wicker construction. Comes with original period-applied officer’s brass army star insignia to the front, which is in very good condition. The helmet has the original suspension system and original chinstrap, though the buckle of the sweatband is now broken, destroyed by oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is well marked with original labels inside bearing Japanese kanji characters. One of these is marked with the date \u003cstrong\u003e昭 和 十 八 年\u003c\/strong\u003e. This would be read: \u003cstrong\u003eSHOWA \u003c\/strong\u003e(current reigning emperor) Juu-Hachi Nen (18th year of reign - \u003cstrong\u003e1943\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe condition does show wear consistent with service and storage, but it has held up very well overall without any serious flaws besides staining and the buckle being broken from oxidation. The exterior has some very heavy staining, but there is not much wear to the yellow star on the front of the helmet, but there is a small moth nip. The interior retains the color well. The lower suspension band is present but as mentioned the buckle is broken. It has a complete functional chin strap which is stretched taut over the front brim. The interior has very heavy staining as well with a Kanji character painted under the front brim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice WWII Japanese jungle pith helmet for your WWII collection. Ready to display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45355140153413,"sku":"ONJR26JUMS002","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/4BA893D1-5949-4DA6-A488-0EEC283BCD84.jpg?v=1784140871","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-imperial-japanese-army-wwii-officer-s-type-98-sun-pith-helmet-with-officer-s-star-dated-1943","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}