Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Tanker Helmet with Markings - Heavy Service Wear U.S. Army and the closure features both

and the closure features both lacing and straps

The blade has a gray patina of light oxidation

The hanger loop is also marked with Präsidialkanzlei des Führers Lieferant (Presidential Chancellery Supplier) number 27

Year of Manufacture:  Circa 1850-60

Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Tanker Helmet with Markings - Heavy Service Wear U.S. Army and the closure features bothOriginal Item: Only One Available. The following excerpt is from an article titled The Wonders of Tanker Helmets by Peter Suciu about Japanese Tanker Helmets in WW2: Japan devised its own tanker helmet, which was very distinct from their traditional steel helmet designs. Its been suggested that Japanese tanker helmets were actually based on flight helmets. There are also three well known variations of tanker helmets, including an early winter model