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Japanese Civil Defense Forces Helmet -
This is a WWII Japanese civil defense helmet. In very good condition.
Japanese helmets are hard to find because most of them were destroyed after the war. Some
of them were thrown into the ocean while others were melted in order to reuse the steel.
Most of the helmets available today in the United States were brought back by GI's as war
souvenirs.
The design of the helmet consists of a metal shell. No ventilation holes are found. A circle with the letter "A" is
painted in the front.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for Japanese WWII head gear.
Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point
out specific points that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my Japanese headgear worth?".
A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the WWII hats and helmets is
reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth
of the items in the collector's market is illustrated.
This service is provided free of charge to the visitor/enthusiast courtesy of
MilitaryItems.com,
a company dedicated
to the preservation of military history and to providing quality military antiques and
collectibles to museums, institutions and the general public.
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The liner is o fvery simple design. It is secured to the main body via the use of rivets.
The chin strap consists of a thin cloth strap which is tied at the center.
Many WWII Japanese head gear items are currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other WWII Japanese items, you can do so by going
to our WWII Japanese Collectibles
identification guide, where we discussed items from different groups and organizations.
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