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Posted By: pvon Navy helmet! Heavy plate! - 06/15/2021 10:57 PM
Well I see no posts since Oct!

Think we should have one!

Few yrs ago a guy brought in to a show a helmet his uncle brought home! He was with LST

Uncle said he got it from navy base!

Condition is tough but a heavy plate!

Many wondered what it was used for!

It was spotted in use in a video!

I know the moderator has 1 thats nicer!

PVON

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Posted By: pvon Re: Navy helmet! Heavy plate! - 06/15/2021 11:04 PM
Anyone want to start a topic?


Swords,helmets,flags,medal,dirks,badges,uniforms,


Helmets I like and getting harder to find!


PVON

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Posted By: pjml Re: Navy helmet! Heavy plate! - 06/16/2021 04:55 AM
Japanese head gear are not my forte, but I believe your helmet was worn by members of the suicide squadrons...if so they are quite rare and also quite valuable to collectors...PL
Posted By: Dave Re: Navy helmet! Heavy plate! - 06/16/2021 03:04 PM
Welcome to GDC pjmi ... or welcome back !

Looks like frontal armor on it.

The Japanese had Kaiten - or suicide torpedoes. Maybe for that ?
Posted By: Jareth Holub Re: Navy helmet! Heavy plate! - 06/16/2021 03:43 PM
Yes so called suicide boat pilot helmet. This collector myth/theory is impractical and unrealistic. Most collectors, including myself, believe they were a trials or short term production exposed shipboard gunners helmet. Recently this helmet being worn has been found in period film footage but still offers no decisive usage
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