Another find, Japanese Helmet

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Another find in the old house. Brought back from WW2. Anyone able to read the writting? B&W looked a bit clearer. Are these common.

Jim

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[browningautorifle]

That one looks real good...very nice...who do you think brought it back?

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

My uncle. He was a coxswain on a Higging's LCVP.

[painter777]

Believe I found it..........

WW 2 - German, Soviet, Western Allies uniforms, awards, militaria. War Relics forum

I'll try your pics over there later...... maybe this evening.

[painter777]

Jim,
There was a Forum that fellow member here AZPhil sent me to, when I was looking for info on the Japanese flag I have. There they have a section where members living in Japan can ID the letters and item.
I've looked thru my password book but can't find my notes/password or name of the site.

I believe it was Military Relics Forum or War Relics forum but don't recall.
I don't have time now, but if you do try a message out to Phil...... He'll hook you up, or get the proper name of the site. Then I can try to ask and post your pictures there.

Don't call the items Jap........ they take offense to that there.
I'll try Phil while I have a few minutes before we leave.

[painter777]

Jim,

I posted your story and pics on the other forum. I'll link it later.
This link below has a lot of information to chew on, so
For now study this thread about the helmets and markings:

Japanese helmet, machine gun damage, japanese text inside cloth cover, translation?

[painter777]

Print this off... it will come in handy when matching up symbols. It will make more sense after you read the thread.

[painter777]

Japanese Helmet

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Charlie,

What an effort you made, and you have the answers.

Many thanks. Jim

BTW, that gal caught a pretty damn good size catfish.

[AZPhil]

I'm glad to see that others were helped out on WRF.
Good folks over there.
Nice helmet!!!

Jim,
Is there a Star or Anchor emblem on the front?

Semper Fi
Phil