Original Japanese WWII Tetsubo Army Combat Helmet with Liner and Chinstrap named to Takiwakahe Category_MG 34 Reciever Assembly This is the early version

This is the early version

The belt hanger was a clip-on affair that was cheap and easy to replace

which indicates the approximate manufacture date of July 1942

including a Crown over F

but never have I engaged in such a fierce and bloody battle

Original Japanese WWII Tetsubo Army Combat Helmet with Liner and Chinstrap named to Takiwakahe Category_MG 34 Reciever Assembly This is the early versionOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice combat used example of the classic of the Tetsubo, also colloquially called the tetsukabuto ("steel helmet") by troops. Features include: Original 5 point metal star liner split pin on the front. Complete three tongue leather liner (no pads) with Japanese Kanji ink markings on reverse side. Original tie down chinstrap (worn) Original paint with minor wear and damage. Inside of shell named with