Original WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Fencing Helmet Breda M-37 covers the war in chronological

covers the war in chronological sequence--from events preceding the war and the U

31st Fighter Group

It is size stamped 57K on the steel band on the underside of the neck guard

Bob Frettlöhr

The wings on these high boots particularly protected a rider's knee-joint from a sword blow

Original WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Fencing Helmet Breda M-37 covers the war in chronologicalOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an exceptionally rare wonderful condition Imperial Japanese Navy marked fencing helmet. Featuring an iron face mask, leather trimmed quilted cotton construction. The interior bears a Japanese Naval data tag. Size is approximately a US 7 (56cm). We've even found a photo of fencers aboard an Imperial Japanese Ship wearing this exact style helmet with sailors in uniform looking on. Fascinating!