Japanese WWII Type 90 Army Combat Helmet with Original Cover

This exceptional Japanese WWII Type 90 Army Combat Helmet is in virtually mint condition, retaining all of its original components. The steel helmet is in excellent condition, with all original paint intact, free from rust or damage. The helmet is complete with its original field cover, which is also in outstanding condition, retaining its drawstring and displaying a unique white-painted kanji character on the rear skirt. The cover maintains its firm shape when inverted, confirming its authenticity as an original WWII piece.

Inside, the helmet features the distinctive three-pad liner system, with the leather padding showing only slight age foxing. Each section of the leather padding contains its original horsehair interior, which adds to the rarity of this piece. The long canvas chinstrap system is fully intact and in excellent condition, ensuring that the helmet is completely functional and historically accurate.

This helmet represents a rare combination of the iconic Japanese Type 90 design with its original cover, making it a highly collectible and desirable piece of WWII militaria. It would be extremely difficult to find a better example of a Japanese Army helmet, with its untouched condition and complete set of original features.