Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Tanker Helmet with Markings - Heavy Service Wear U.S. Army During a nuclear explosion

During a nuclear explosion

“I wanted to fly”

at the age of 93

The blade has a gray patina of light oxidation

The remains of 36 Marines

Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Tanker Helmet with Markings - Heavy Service Wear U.S. Army During a nuclear explosionOriginal 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