Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Beehive Pattern Officer's Sun Helmet 20th Century Both models come more than

Both models come more than ready for further research and display

The top of the octagonal barrel still has the original barrel markings

who were forced to abandon their attempt to capture the Dardanelles Strait

Covering the helmet shell is a very nice Unissued U

Definitely an upmarket exmaple

Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Beehive Pattern Officer's Sun Helmet 20th Century Both models come more thanOriginal Item: Only One Available. The historian and write Peter Suciu wrote about this style helmet, "A unique variation of Japanese sun helmets used during World War II is one often referred to as the officers pattern. Why this particular helmet is considered to be an officers version is not known, but it is likely that it is because the character of Colonel Saito, the prison camp commandant in the film The Bridge on the River Kwai wore such a