Original Chinese WWII Officer’s Cork Sun Helmet by Equator Brand with U.S. Made Chinese Sun Badge Empire Edged Weapons The central nose piece is

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

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

The Aerial Gunner Badge was a military aeronautical badge of the United States Army Air Forces and was issued during the Second World War

Original Chinese WWII Officer’s Cork Sun Helmet by Equator Brand with U.S. Made Chinese Sun Badge Empire Edged Weapons The central nose piece isOriginal 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