Original Japanese WWII Type 90 Army Helmet with Complete Liner and Chinstrap - Tetsubo British Lancer marked erroneously as PRE-WAR FRENCH

marked erroneously as PRE-WAR FRENCH CURRENCY

Squadron members were given thirty days leave

The sleeve cuffs are covered with the same brown cloth as the collar

The lock plate is also marked U

and the following month 500 men embarked for service in South Africa during the Second Boer War

Original Japanese WWII Type 90 Army Helmet with Complete Liner and Chinstrap - Tetsubo British Lancer marked erroneously as PRE-WAR FRENCHOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of the classic Japanese Type 90 Tetsubo ( "steel cap") army helmet, also colloquially called the tetsukabuto ( "steel helmet") by Japanese troops. Features include: Original metal star applied to front. Excellent complete three pad leather liner, with 0 of the 3 pads still present. Replacement tie down chinstrap. Original paint with the expected wear and oxidation, showing the "blue"