Brian Keith Posted December 31, 2018 Share #1 Posted December 31, 2018 I picked up this helmet in the early 80s, I think I paid $70, and that was a lot of money to me! Vendor didnt have any veteran history, but Im glad I did buy it. As you can see, it has the camo net with some natural foliage still attached in several places. Can any body tell me what it says inside? Thanks for looking, comments welcome. BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted December 31, 2018 Author Share #2 Posted December 31, 2018 I know the strap is not as long as it is supposed to be. BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted December 31, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted December 31, 2018 Is this a name? Thanks, BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted December 31, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted December 31, 2018 Also, I put the bubble wrap inside the crown of the helmet to protect the liner from stress when I display it on a head. BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted December 31, 2018 Share #5 Posted December 31, 2018 Image is upside down. The guys (family) name was Kufuki クフキ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted December 31, 2018 Author Share #6 Posted December 31, 2018 Thank-You Sir! Most likely Imperial Japanese Army Soldier, Kufuki didn't survive the war. BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted December 31, 2018 Share #7 Posted December 31, 2018 I think it is a super helmet. Has a great look to it and named is a bonus. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted January 1, 2019 Author Share #8 Posted January 1, 2019 Thanks for the comments again. I handle it very carefully so as not to lose my grass or damage any more of the net. BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pump 150 Posted January 1, 2019 Share #9 Posted January 1, 2019 Excellent helmet, you did well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted January 1, 2019 Author Share #10 Posted January 1, 2019 Appreciate the comment, at that time, I pretty much only bought US militaria (actually still do)and money was tight (actually always has been). I broke the "rule" of looking at something at a show, putting it down and walking away, luck was on my side as I convinced my self I should go back and buy it. Nicer Japanese helmets have always been harder to find than German one's. Once I bought it, I haven't regretted spending the money at all. As I paid attention to Japanese helmets after that, I came to realize I got a very good artifact at a very reasonable price. With Eric's help, I know the name of the IJA soldier, next time I exhibit it, I'll add that info to the label. Have a Happy New Year! BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted January 1, 2019 Share #11 Posted January 1, 2019 Great lid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainofthe7th Posted January 3, 2019 Share #12 Posted January 3, 2019 I would not regret spending the money either - I'd say it was an investment. Having the name is particularly nice. I'm not sure where to start research if that's what you want to pursue, but I would encourage it! Gorgeous helmet. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SV1976 Posted January 12, 2019 Share #13 Posted January 12, 2019 Great helmet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger41 Posted January 12, 2019 Share #14 Posted January 12, 2019 Did you look on the backside of the forehead interior liner pad for the quartermaster stamping and is it legible ? This would give you a date of the helmet. Post a picture of it if you can't read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddyboots Posted January 27, 2019 Share #15 Posted January 27, 2019 Fantastic helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted February 4, 2019 Share #16 Posted February 4, 2019 A named Japanese helmet with original net is a very nice treasure. Of course you know that since you have kept it for so long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAB Posted March 31, 2019 Share #17 Posted March 31, 2019 Outstanding helmet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smbr57 Posted June 2, 2019 Share #18 Posted June 2, 2019 Wonderful piece! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerdragon54 Posted June 3, 2019 Share #19 Posted June 3, 2019 I love this helmet!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussM Posted June 4, 2019 Share #20 Posted June 4, 2019 Great example of a well used combat helmet! I love the multi-piece leather used in the liner. It would be interesting to see what the date is on the cushion of the front pad. Regards Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stony Posted August 6, 2019 Share #21 Posted August 6, 2019 Beautiful helmet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted August 10, 2019 Share #22 Posted August 10, 2019 Very nice example Brian! How do you put these in your displays? Is it mixed in with your US items or do you separate the enemy items? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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