Japan, Empire. A Police Palace Guard Helmet, C.1940 Hold traces of glue residue evident

traces of glue residue evident on the reverse

measuring 297 mm x 210 mm

with some light remnants on the reverse from collector’s mounting

On its journey back to Germany

Both two bands display the detailed oakleaf pattern

Japan, Empire. A Police Palace Guard Helmet, C.1940 Hold traces of glue residue evidentA steel helmet featuring a stylized gilt five armed floral insignia affixed to the front, three rivets holding the chinstrap D rings on each side and at the back, through which a woven cloth chinstrap hangs through, three tongued burlap sections line the interior, a white strong connects the three sections, the front section stamped with Japanese characters, helmet shows moderate wear, and is in overall very fine condition.