Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Tanker Helmet with Markings - Dated 1944 Replica Non–Firing Pistols & Rifles This example appears to be

This example appears to be leather-wrapped steel or zinc

and the stitching all looks in good order

with two out of three retaining virtually all of the lightly textured paint

marked BRANDT DE 81 MM / M / 965 (D) No 30275

The 24th Infantry crossed over again to engage the rebels

Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Tanker Helmet with Markings - Dated 1944 Replica Non–Firing Pistols & Rifles This example appears to beOriginal Item: Only One Available. The following excerpt is from an article titled The Wonders of Tanker Helmets by Peter Suciu about Japanese Tanker Helmets in WW2: Japan devised its own tanker helmet, which was very distinct from their traditional steel helmet designs. Its been suggested that Japanese tanker helmets were actually based on flight helmets. There are also three well known variations of tanker helmets, including an early winter model