Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. The Type 66 is a Combat helmet that was used by the Japanese Self-Defense Force after the adoption of the M1 helmet, supplied by the United States when the former National Police Reserve was established. It has not been exported out of Japan since it was adopted by the JSDF. In the JSDF, it is known as Teppachi.
The material of the helmet liner is simple molded resin. The total weight of the outer shell and helmet liner is 1.4 kilograms with the shell made out of manganese steel like the American produced M1 helmets. The Type 66 can take various helmet covers and be equipped with removable chin straps. Its construction is based on the M1.
The Type 66 is still in use in non-combat missions, training exercises, parades and in the reserve forces.
This example is in wonderful condition and does appear to be complete aside from a leather/web chinstrap for the liner. All components seem to be original to the helmet as does the stenciling on the front of both the shell and the liner. There are various markings that may be a name and should be easily translated.
A wonderful example of a rather rare helmet that comes more than ready for further research and display.
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