Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 90 Civil Defense Helmet with Star & Liner Replica Non-Firing Guns and the battery box worn

and the battery box worn on the operator's belt

The pommel end of the shaft also houses a 15" long chainmail piercing dagger with a 9” square spike blade screwed into the hilt

We do see some evidence of past cracking near the breech block

and was given the award in recognition of this

There is rippling but light stress cracks have formed

Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 90 Civil Defense Helmet with Star & Liner Replica Non-Firing Guns and the battery box wornOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely rare Type 90 Civil defense helmet, complete with an intact cloth liner. The Japanese WWII Civil Defense helmet was the final of four variations of the Type 90 Army helmet and was designed specifically for mainland civil defense. Overall condition is very good with correct brown paint, with some overall oxidation on the exterior. The front has a star applied but it appears to be a lower quality