Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Tanker Helmet with Markings - Heavy Service Wear U.S. Army There is a bit of

There is a bit of staining on the right butt stock near the butt plate

During a nuclear explosion

and the closure features both lacing and straps

The blade has a gray patina of light oxidation

while the cylinder and axis pin are marked with just 268

Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Tanker Helmet with Markings - Heavy Service Wear U.S. Army There is a bit ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. The following excerpt is from an article titled The Wonders of Tanker Helmets by Peter Suciu about Japanese Tanker Helmets in WW2: Japan devised its own tanker helmet, which was very distinct from their traditional steel helmet designs. Its been suggested that Japanese tanker helmets were actually based on flight helmets. There are also three well known variations of tanker helmets, including an early winter model