Japanese Civic Home Guard Helmet, Mint

This is an outstanding, mint, unissued Japanese Civic helmet that is marked to a civil defense unit. The use of these helmets was mainly for paramilitary training and employment, in the latter stages of the war when the Japanese believed they would have to fight the Americans and other allies on their mainland. This one is unused, has a rack number painted on the front and is delightful specimen for the Japanese collection. COA accompanies.