Help Needed to Identify this Japanese Helmet

Hi all.

I've just been given this helmet to inspect and determine if it is an item my local RSL can add to their collection. It has come from an Australian WW2 serviceman's effects, and the note supplied with it states that it is a "captured Japanese helmet from Balikpapan, July 1945".

I'm certainly not up with equipment from the Pacific, so I'm not sure if the claim is correct, or embellished slightly. The Digger definitely served there, however, that's not indicative of the helmet being from the area.

It's grey, and the lining is missing, but it has some straps (broken). The one thing that stands out is the rubber on the inside on the crown, which seems "off". It has no badge, but there is a hole which would probably have been used for it and there is a distinct triangle shape (residue perhaps?) over that area.

I've attached a few shots to illustrate what we've been offered - any help is very much appreciated!

Thanks!

 

Are there any markings inside the helmet??? Or anywhere on the helmet (some have markings on the exterior)

Compare to this link:

Japanese Type 90*

And a lot more information on this link:

The Evolution of the Japanese Army Steel Helmet (1918-1945) Revised and Expanded Version - Page 5

 

I'm not a TwatterX fan I'm afraid, but I'll check his account to see if there's an alternative way to get in touch - thank you very much!

 

I'll be back at the club on Saturday for more research, so I'll have a look to see if anything else is visible. Thanks for the links, shall have a good look at them too.

 

Hi VP,

I sent Austin a message via a form on his research page, and he's been in touch this morning. Thanks for the heads up - hoping he might be able to provide some details.

Cheers!

EDIT: Austin has come back with some excellent information and leads, to gather some further information via research on my part.

In a nutshell: probably a navy helmet and the donor details do match with the object, so all up a darn good result indeed!!