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

second postcard bearing a Pioneer Battalion Standard on a flagpole

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

A Second War Sault Saint Marie & Sudbury Regiment Cap Badge - In white metal

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

marked "Silber" (silver) on the bottom

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