Original Japanese 19th Century Edo Period Iron Samurai Kabuto Helmet with Maedate nChannel The Luftschutz decal is still

The Luftschutz decal is still about 80% present

Original Item: Acquired in a recent South East Asian surplus deal we found these odd double pouches that have no manufacture markings but they are stamped U

There is just a "ghost" of a cartouche on the left side of the butt stock

A great display piece from the early days of Submarine warfare

a date of 1862 is legible

Original Japanese 19th Century Edo Period Iron Samurai Kabuto Helmet with Maedate nChannel The Luftschutz decal is stillOriginal Item. One of a Kind. A Kabuto (, ) is a type of helmet first used by ancient Japanese warriors which, in later periods, became an important part of the traditional Japanese armor worn by the samurai class and their retainers in feudal Japan. In the Japanese language, the word kabuto is an appellative, not a type description, and can refer to any combat helmet. The design used for samurai helmets evolved over the centuries, and this example is