Original Japanese WWII Tanker Helmet colts now assigned to the 14th

now assigned to the 14th Air Force

a brass hilted albini socket bayonet bladed Ersatz bayonet with the original steel scabbard offered in great collector's condition

This wheel is also marked SHERWOODS

Size is approximately and 56cm (US 7cm)

Original Japanese WWII Tanker Helmet colts now assigned to the 14thOriginal Item: Only One Available. The following excerpt is from an article titled The Wonders of Tanker Helmets by Peter Suciu about Japanese Tanker Helmets in WW2: Japan devised its own tanker helmet, which was very distinct from their traditional steel helmet designs. Its been suggested that Japanese tanker helmets were actually based on flight helmets. There are also three well known variations of tanker helmets, including an early winter model