Original Imperial Japanese WWII Army Officer Service Worn Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet With Chinstrap - Kanji Marked MG 34 Ammo Storage The front is engraved MAY

The front is engraved MAY GOD BLESS YOU

and joined the 326th at 1400 on 8 June 1944

1A was originally used by all front line pilots flying rotary & fixed wing aircraft

Refusing to pass martial law

It looks like it was then customized by the retailer

Original Imperial Japanese WWII Army Officer Service Worn Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet With Chinstrap - Kanji Marked MG 34 Ammo Storage The front is engraved MAYOriginal 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 5 pointed brass army officer star insignia to the front. Helmet has part of the original suspension system and original chinstrap. The example is marked on the inside with depot and manufacturer information, including a 1941 date.