zk4298militaria Posted June 11, 2023 Share #1 Posted June 11, 2023 I just picked this up at the Wilmington show and got a couple of requests for close up pictures. It’s a Japanese Special Naval Landing Forces Type 90, with remains of the yellow anchor on the front. Along with a partial Japanese rising son flag. There are a total of 4 what I guess are islands painted around the helmet, only one of which is legible that being Guam. With the most important USS St Louis painted on the brim. Possible battle damage crack in the dome. Sadly I have no name to go with this helmet. I know these trophy helmets are hard to come by especially Japanese ones. If anyone can add anything to the story or best ways to preserve what is left I would really appreciate it. As always thanks for your input! and if you want close ups let me know. - Zach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCapturephotos Posted June 11, 2023 Share #2 Posted June 11, 2023 Could one of those be Formosa? Nice find! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted June 12, 2023 Share #3 Posted June 12, 2023 That is a very nice find. I'm guessing Formosa is correct and you can see what appears to be "Sha...". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted June 12, 2023 Share #4 Posted June 12, 2023 Guam, Formosa, Shanghai & the fourth name may be Okinawa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zk4298militaria Posted June 12, 2023 Author Share #5 Posted June 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Salvage Sailor said: Guam, Formosa, Shanghai & the fourth name may be Okinawa Wow y’all are good! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M24 Chaffee Posted June 12, 2023 Share #6 Posted June 12, 2023 You have a great looking bringback helmet! Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McCauley Posted June 12, 2023 Share #7 Posted June 12, 2023 Great helmet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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