1939 Japanese Helmet Type 90

Original WW2 Type 90 Japanese soldiers helmet.

Captured in Papua New Guinea and returned to Western Australia.

Full original 3 pad lining.

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Type 90 Japanese Army Helmet (World War II)

A silent sentinel from the Pacific War, this helmet once shielded the head of a Japanese soldier during the tumultuous years of World War II.

The helmet’s timeworn steel bears the scars of battle, a testament to the intense fighting that raged across the theater. Its faded paint and surface rust speak of the harsh conditions endured by those who wore it, while the original three-pad liner remained in excellent condition amidst the chaos of war.

  • Type: Type 90, standard combat helmet for the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II.
  • Origin: Papua New Guinea, likely acquired during the Pacific War.
  • Condition: Good, with signs of wear and age consistent with field use. Paint is worn off in some areas revealing the underlying steel.

Construction

  • Shell: Formed from a single piece of steel, with a distinctive flared rim and a raised comb along the top.
  • Liner: Original three-pad leather liner with adjustable chinstrap. Liner shows signs of wear and age, including cracking and discolouration.
  • Chinstrap: Leather with buckle closure, showing wear consistent with age and use.

A unique addition to any collection, this helmet is a treasure waiting to be discovered.

Contact us today to learn more about this extraordinary artifact and make it a part of your own personal history.

Year

1942

Era

WW2 Pacific

Military Grouping

Japanese Army

Theatre

Pacific