Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Officers’ Sun Helmet - Rare Variant MG 34 COMPTON & SONS 1912 Size

COMPTON & SONS 1912 Size 6 7/8

it was inevitable that the rifles would become obsolete

which has been stained and painted as well

The combination of armor and rapid fire from the four guns of the Wirbelwind made it very effective against lightly armored ground targets

Waffenfabrik in Suhl

Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Officers’ Sun Helmet - Rare Variant MG 34 COMPTON & SONS 1912 SizeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely and unique variation of the Japanese sun helmet used during World War II. It is one often referred to as the officers pattern, but for reasons unknown. If you have ever seen the movie The Bridge on the River Kwai, you will notice Colonel Saito, the Prison Camp Commandant, wearing a variation of this type of sun helmet. Collectors will always name variations and types of examples they have seen in