hi paul
members thanks for your comments it sure does have that been there done that japanese officers pith helmet look to it . i believe it shows from the inside liner all that philipine island sweat and outside skin shows the war time wear . after over fifty years in this great hobby i look for the war time wear and tear on these rare to find japanese war time items i will have many japanese bayonets / swords and this japanese pith helmet for sale at this years max show also one outher japanese naval helmet . as you know japanese helmets are all most impossible to find with a good liner in todays market invitation to all members please stop at my tables at the max show you will not be dispointed just ask for andy militarynut i have wall tables in the big room thanks again andy militarynut