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Henri, Yes, any info is helpful. The Meiji period is a very narrow window, 1868-1912, but it could have been made outside of that period too. The visor was loose when recieved. Would it hurt it's value, if it has any, to use a carding brush to clean it up? Carding brushes are very soft/fine SS use in the blueing process in gun restoration/making. I use the hand & or wheel version as needed for minor corrosion removal on my military collection as needed. Everyone, please let me know your thoughts on a cleaning rather then a restoration. Paul

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Yes, a lit of similarities, but mine isn't that elaborate. Here are some close ups of areas I thought might help to date it. Missed rivets, center kuwagata construction & details. The detail of the mums. I'm just trying to look at it objectively as I would with anything I know nothing about. Hope this will help. Paul @bugyotsiji @uwe

UWE, Thank you for clarification. Would better pic of the visor help date it....maybe? Regards Paul

Piers, thank you. I never been told so politely that something was a fake. Is there reference online or on the forum as to what it would look like? Might be fun to try to restore the pre-fire condition Thanks, Paul

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Hello, First post. I've had this in my military collection for a few years now. I think it's time to find out more about it if I could. It was in a room where a fire had broke out, so there is damage. Thanks in advance, Paul