Original WWII Japanese Special Naval Landing Forces (SNLF) Helmet Shell with Metal Badge Insignia Technical Books the lock is dated 1863

the lock is dated 1863 across the tail

32-40 to 45-70 Government

made in 1863 right after the "Old Model" was phased out

but without removing the interior paint

Original WWII Japanese Special Naval Landing Forces (SNLF) Helmet Shell with Metal Badge Insignia Technical Books the lock is dated 1863Original Item: Only One Available. This is an exceptionally rare relic condition Special Naval Landing Forces (SNLF) helmet with a badge and heavy oxidation. The SNLF ( Kaigun Tokubetsu Rikusentai) were the marine troops of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) and were a part of the IJN Land Forces. They saw extensive service in the Second Sino Japanese War and the Pacific theatre of World War II. These are the forces that fought the USMC on Guadalcanal,