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Japanese Naval Forces Helmet -
This is a WWII Japanese navy 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 markings or ventilation holes. Large rivets are employed to secure the liner in place. A metal anchor with a Chrysanthemum flower in the center is applied to the front.









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.

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JAPANESE NAVAL HELMET MARKINGS
The navy helmet is marked in the inside of the main body with white paint characters and the serial number 328. The helmet is Olive Drab. Paint brush strokes are still visible.







The liner is of simple construction. A leather ring covers the inside perimeter. It is attached by a series of rivets. a large section of cloth material covers the crown.

The chin strap is very basic. It consists of a thin cloth strap which is attached to a bail on each end. The chin strap is tied together. Not a very robust system.











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.





PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION

Values for medals, badges, and other military antiques and collectibles are provided as a means to educate the collector community and individuals who have a general interest on the field. The following is an estimated value. Prices may vary in every state and every country. This service is provided courtesy of MilitaryItems.com. The source for military antiques and collectibles in the web.

Year 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Value $400.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Availability Hard to find Hard to find Hard to find Hard to find Hard to find
Invest Grade A A A A A


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