JAPANESE WORLD WAR II ARMY WINTER FLIGHT HELMET #3 (L@@K) For Sale

For sale is a Model Type-3 style Japanese Army World War II aviators winter flight helmet. The helmet is an original era manufacture 3rd generation winter model. The production year can be narrowed down to the period between August 1937 and August 1941.This popular IJA style helmet was used by pilots and crew members during winter assaults in Manchuria, Burma,Thailand,Netherlands East Indies,Hong Kong, Northwest Australia,Java, Sumutra, New Britian, New Guinea, theAleutians and other campaigns.Outer shell is supple and made of brown cowhide. The rabbit fur is complete in very good condition. A Japanese 5-point stitched leather Army Star pattern is sewn at top front center.The ear cups are complete and made of hardened leather, each having 30mm holes in the center for mounted communication equipment and receivers.All straps are fully functional, and all the buckles and snaps work and the chin strap is in good condition.The data stamp (written in Kanji), is stamped into the earpiece and is clearly legible. This is a fine museum quality helmet with greatJapanesehistorical significance. Use the\"Buy it Now\" for only $575.00! $13.60 for shipping.