Original Imperial Japanese WWII Navy Admiral’s Chapeau in Original Case - Koasayu Original Machine Guns this is definitely a tanker

this is definitely a tanker helmet

it was awarded two Meritorious Unit Commendation Streamers embroidered "Vietnam 1968-1969" and "Vietnam 1969–1970

The handle of the Kogatana (kozuka)

Despite its wooden structure it was able to operate in very rough seas

The fine blade bears the Barison maker's mark

Original Imperial Japanese WWII Navy Admiral’s Chapeau in Original Case - Koasayu Original Machine Guns this is definitely a tankerOriginal Item. Only One Available. The Imperial Japanese Navy in World War II, at the beginning of the Pacific War in December 1941, was the third most powerful navy in the world, and the naval air service was one of the most potent air forces in the world. During the first six months of the war, the Imperial Japanese Navy enjoyed spectacular success inflicting heavy defeats on Allied forces, being undefeated in every battle. The attack on Pearl