First Japanese Steel Helmet

[JarethH]

This is the earliest, first pattern steel helmet used by the Japanese army. It is a top vented helmet. The vents are in a star pattern.

[RussellM]

Very interesting helmet Jareth, presumably hard to come by? Do you know what period of time these were used in most?

Regards
Russ

[JarethH]

1927 - 1930. The type/model 90 was introduced in 1930.