Japan, Imperial. A Pith Helmet, C.1940 Auction second postcard bearing a Pioneer

second postcard bearing a Pioneer Battalion Standard on a flagpole

determined to avoid war at all costs

73 mm (w) x 40

The chinstrap is composed of two pieces: the two ends held together via a rectangular metal loop in the centre

Footnote: The Selective Service System Second World War Service Medal was the first medal issued by the agency and was widely recognized when first awarded

Japan, Imperial. A Pith Helmet, C.1940 Auction second postcard bearing a PioneerThis is an extremely well preserved Second War period Japanese pith helmet, constructed of a cork shell with a tan coloured cotton twill exterior liner. The helmet is surrounded by a reinforced brim providing partial protection from the elements. A light brown leather chinstrap is fastened to the inside of the helmet with metal pins at each end, and rests upon the visor with two adjustable metal buckles. A single, five pointed bronze star is pinned to