Original Chinese WWII Officer’s Cork Sun Helmet by Equator Brand with U.S. Made Chinese Sun Badge Empire Edged Weapons with minor wear/nicks

with minor wear/nicks

They were stationed there to act as a reserve for the US First Army

Of particular note is the considerable plume of black feathers which appears to be totally original

The central nose piece is not reinforced

Bear this heavy victim with the awareness that you have done your best for the future of our fatherland

Original Chinese WWII Officer’s Cork Sun Helmet by Equator Brand with U.S. Made Chinese Sun Badge Empire Edged Weapons with minor wear/nicksOriginal Item. Only One Available. Many armies marched into China while wearing sun helmets. This included the European powers that fought in the Boxer Rebellion, the American soldiers that protected U. S. interests in the early 20th century, and notably the Japanese that invaded in 1937. However, the sun helmet was also used by Nationalist forces during the prolonged war with Japan. Philip Jowett noted in his book The Chinese Army: 1937 49 World War