WWII Japanese Army Steel Helmet w/ Star, Liner, Chinstrap, Box Included For Sale

ORIGINAL WWII IMPERIAL JAPANESE ARMY TYPE 90 STEEL COMBAT HELMET — NAMED to Mr. Adachi— Dated Showa 13 (1938). Size marked in red and Acquired DIRECT FROM TOKYO, JAPANOffered for sale is an original-style Imperial Japanese Army Type 90 steel combat helmet,manufactured in 1938 and bearing Japanese identification markings attributed to Mr. Adachi of the Imperial Japanese Army.This Helmet is not a GI bring back nor was it ever turned into or otherwise acquired by any allied forces in 1945 on surrender. It has remained in Japan since its manufacture in 1938 excluding of course wherever Mr. Adachi was stationed during the war.I Acquired the helmet 9/25/2022 and am the first American who has ever touched it. The helmet was Acquired directly from an individual in Tokyo, Japan, whose name and address have been retained as part of the purchase history and will be released to only to the new Owner for further research. The helmet was represented by the original Japanese owner as an authentic prewar Japanese Army helmet bearing the name of the IJA soldier identified as Mr. Adachi.HISTORICAL DETAILS* Country: Imperial Japan
* Military Branch: Imperial Japanese Army (IJA)
* Helmet Model: Type 90 (Model 1930)
* Period: Pre-WWII / World War II
* Manufacture Date: 1938
* Named Soldier: Mr. Adachi IJA according to the Japanese owners identification as well as his name inscribed inside the Helmet
* Country of acquisition : Japan — directly from TokyoThe Japanese Type 90 steel helmet was introduced in 1930 and became one of the principal combat helmets worn by Imperial Japanese Army soldiers throughout World War II, including operations in China, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific.HELMET FEATURESSteel ShellThe helmet retains its distinctive Type 90 configuration with a raised five-pointed Imperial Japanese Army star on the front.The exterior exhibits, scratches and wear consistent with its age.Complete and Original-Style Leather Liner is still intact and mounted inside the helmet as seen in the photographs The interior retains the characteristic Japanese three-pad leather suspension system. The date Showa 13 (1938) is clearly stamped behind one of these pads as shown.The leather displays wear consistent with its age as seen in the photographsSurviving cloth chin-tie components exhibit age-related wear.Japanese Interior MarkingsOf particular collector interest are the surviving painted Japanese inscriptions inside the helmet.These include:* White-painted Japanese characters to the original soldier, Mr. Adachi.
* Additional red-painted Japanese characters and numerical markings, including what appears to be the number 29 for the helmet size
* Showa 13 (1938) manufacturing date stamped on the rear of an interior leather pad. These markings contribute significantly to the historical interest and individuality of the helmet.CONDITIONThe helmet is offered in its present unrestored condition.No cleaning, repainting, restoration, or replacement work has ever been performed on this helmet. It remains the exact same as when Mr. Adachi took it off for the last time.COLLECTOR INTERESTAn appealing Japanese military helmet for collectors interested in:* Original Imperial Japanese Army militaria
* World War II Japanese combat equipment
* Named and identified military helmets
* Prewar Japanese military equipment
* Type 90 Japanese helmets
* WWII Pacific Theater militariaThe surviving Japanese inscriptions, reported 1938 date, and documented direct purchase from Tokyo completely distinguish this example from an otherwise unmarked Type 90 helmet.Please carefully examine all photographs. Ask any and all questions you may have. The actual helmet pictured is the helmet being offered as well as the original shipping box with my address and the Address of the person I acquired the helmet from in Tokyo Japan.Helmet and original shipping box bearing My and the Japanese Owners name and address only. Display equipment pictured, is not included.Sold as shown and exactly as i acquired it from Japan.