I wonder if the $2k to $5k prices aren't plants to make it appear as if these things have value as a way to gin up sales. I've seen many 'sold'  prices anywhere from from $150 - $250 to thousands of $$$. Reproductions can be had for as little as $5. Professional counterfeiters could easily save that by printing complete Hachimaki's. Return on investment is huge! 

When I was younger I remember I used to see these clowns wearing these bands at concerts and my friend and I used to laugh them. 😆

I found these with some ww2 things from my dad.  Can anyone identify them?   Jason

Agreed. I can't see spending much on any Hachimaki. These were/are worn by folks in sports, at work or just to keep sweat from a wearers eyes. This link outlines who wore/wears them: https://duncansensei.com/2015/03/hachimaki-japanese-headbands/   I understand Chinese have produced fake Yosegaki Hinomaru. Given the prices some have purported to have paid for Hachimaki I wouldn't be not surprised if there isn't a cottage industry in the production of fakes. The price to create these minimal & the profit is outrageously high.    

I've always stayed away from these because it's a pain in the butt trying to determine if they are real and you have to be damn careful with these as is with the flags. And I also think that 2 or 5k is a ridiculous price for these even if they are real. These bands were also worn by young girls working in factories in Japan. The late Nick Komiya wrote a very good article on these over on War Relics Forum,go to -Master Index For Reference Articles By Nick Komiya- scroll down to the letter "J", under Kamikaze Headband Hoaxes (I typed all of this out because I don't know how to send a link).  But I do agree with Sarge, it does look brand new.                    Bill A photo of Nicks cat

Wow

Nice medals

To me too. It's nuts really. Saw one for $5,000. Another for $2k & lots of reproductions. For that kinda $$ think it's rife for forgeries. Was looking for info on these & found bunches online. Thx for your input

I found this in a box of WW2 stuff in a basement of a family friends basement.  I actually sold it on ebay for her.  Just thought id share the pic's. It was very cool Tanker helmet with his name inside and nickname on the front.  

All ww2 not sure about the one second to left far left is polish and might be worth quite a bit

Looks brand new to me.  

I had the 70's space capsule with the glow in the dark interior, when i was a kid.  I busted it up pretty good.   Good times!   Jason