Was just at OVMS Roberts Center show this weekend!

I took a few pics of some nice headgear!

Wanted to buy a few but sales were so bad I didn't!

Donald Duck cap named!

PVON

tropical bush

Condition very nice! As a kid my neighbors father brought 2 home and stuff and we played war with it!

Kept in wagon in garage! Grenade belt etc! Those were the days!

Come to think of it the insignia was cloth and sewen! Felt like straw inside of those 2!

Saw nice Tanker helmet!

PVON

pith helmet is a china fake!

Guy wanted over 500.00 for this!

Good eye Andy!

PVON

Pith helmet looks original to me except metal star was added & liner band looks like helmet chinstrap material which is wrong. It should have a bevo star

Paul wht was the asking price on the tanker helmet ? Thanks

I did not see a price on tanker!

PVON

hi paul
sorry been busy with odds and ends never got a chance to answer the japanese pith helmet that was at the jag show where the guy was asking 500.00 for a molested japanese pith helmet wow . jareths opinion on any japanese head gear at all he is very well respected in this hobby on japanese items . at first i thought my eyes was deceiving me after so much experence in this hobby with german/japanese items my problem is when i feel and know that an item has been molested or replaced parts i call it fake and thats the end of the story . this is something every collector and dealer has to be on the look out for especially when items like this is made in korea/china/etc stay well friends best andy militarynut

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hi paul
this ww2 japanese pith helmet i have had for a few years now its the real deal in and out veteran estate purchase along with a great gunto ww 2 mounted army sword and a few medals all will be for sale at this years max show hope to see you guys there had a great show last year this one should be better thanks again vern for your help in posting my pictures in the ss honor ring forum god bless all andy militarynut

Super Andy

Thanks for taking the time to post!

Nice looking for sure!

PVON

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

Andy

Yes yours does have that look for sure! Navy helmet! OHHHH
that would be nice to see!

Real ones are becoming oh so hard to find!

The real Japanese headgear has been way under priced
and stuff hard to find!


Thanks for taking the time to share!

PVON

hi paul
sorry been haveing summer days with grand children happy days are here again . listen do you still have that guys name that buys old japanese swords tell him to see me at the max show as i am bringing several real nice old japanese swords one i bought last year is in full polish blade measures over 30 inches long in saya mount blade made probly around 1450 1500s not signed has tachi mounts large tsuba the gentleman i bought it from paid 5,000 just to have it polished by japanese sword polisher never american polisher this blade will reach out and touch you stay well max is around the next corner god bless all andy militarynut

Hi Andy

Yes the grandkids are in full bloom! Just had new grandson
arrive a few days ago!

Yes the Max is coming fast!

I know your being coy on that sword! Sorta like the cat with
tweety birds feathers everywhere!

Sounds real special Andy!

PVON

hi paul
congrats on new grand son great to hear your family is growing fast best you start get another job grandpa . yes i really all ways liked the long japanese sword blades if they are over 28 inches then in sword terms its magic the blade is very special it has an arch like a hunting bow arched back no kizus or seperations in the skin i hope the customers bring thier wallets should all work out after all its only money have a nice day andy militarynut

Thanks Andy!

You always bring great stuff! I bet that sword is something special!

The players will bring money!

Lets see the helmet buddy!!!!!

PVON