WWII Japanese Army Type 90 Combat Helmet with Battle Damage and Camouflage Foliage Wires

The helmet shell exhibits what is possibly a bullet strike or artillery damage on the back right side as well as damage to the bottom left side rim. The hole on the right side measures approximately 1 inch in diameter, with the lower area of the helmet shell pushed inwards to the liner, while the damage to the lower rim edge of the shell on the opposite side is pushed outward, with these areas of damage likely reflecting possibly an entrance spot at the hole and the exit spot on the opposite lower edge. This damage would reflect a projectile that was shot from above the helmet at an angle. The liner is present in the helmet, and it was not damaged by the projectile, although the portion of metal of the helmet shell which was pushed inward has indented the liner and a rust stain was formed due to the metal being pushed up against the liner for quite some time. The “pillows” behind the three leather liner tongues do not retain their padding. The fabric chinstrap is also present and exhibits a similar patina to the helmet and liner. The helmet also retains its original camouflage foliage wire, which is twisted in place on the interior and which extends out from the holes on the top of the helmet. The Japanese Army star is present on the front of the helmet. The helmet retains most of its brown / green paint while showing typical scattered scuffs and blemishes from wear in the field.  The helmet shows expected surface rust in some areas, particularly in the area of the combat damage. The leather components of the liner are somewhat stiff, and the fabric chinstrap shows wear and some fraying. Overall the helmet is a compelling artifact of the war in the Pacific and it makes a dramatic appearance.