Japan, Imperial. An Imperial Japanese Army Type 90 Combat Helmet Hold superimposed over a stylized eagle

superimposed over a stylized eagle with outstretched wings

hand embroidered in various colors in rayon threads

especially at the front behind the sweatband exposing the burlap support underneath

John Preston Terrell retired with the rank of Colonel

235 mm (w) x 98 mm (h)

Japan, Imperial. An Imperial Japanese Army Type 90 Combat Helmet Hold superimposed over a stylized eagleAn Imperial Japanese Army Type 90 Combat helmet constructed of magnetic metal, the exterior is in an olive painted finish. There is a small slot at the front where the Japanese five pointed star was affixed. Four small holes are punched at the top left and right sides of the helmet for ventilation. The left and right sides of the helmet bear two small rivets and one large rivet. The back of the helmet bears two rivets. The interior of the helmet bears