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* A {{W|hachimaki}} (鉢巻, lit. "helmet-scarf") is a stylized headband in Japanese culture, usually made of red or white cloth. It was worn as a symbol of perseverance or effort by the wearer. Japanese {{botignore|kamikaze}} pilots in World War II would often wear hachimakis before flying to their deaths.  
 
* A {{W|hachimaki}} (鉢巻, lit. "helmet-scarf") is a stylized headband in Japanese culture, usually made of red or white cloth. It was worn as a symbol of perseverance or effort by the wearer. Japanese {{botignore|kamikaze}} pilots in World War II would often wear hachimakis before flying to their deaths.  
 
* The design features the red star of Communism from the {{W|flag of North Korea}}, the main antagonist in ''Homefront''.
 
* The design features the red star of Communism from the {{W|flag of North Korea}}, the main antagonist in ''Homefront''.
* This is the first hat to show the entire of the [[Soldier]]'s head.
 
  
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==

Revision as of 16:46, 12 March 2011

The Hero's Hachimaki is a promotional headwear item for the Soldier. It is a team-colored headband featuring a white circle and star design in the center. The Soldier wears the Hero's Hachimaki over his eyes, a design styled after the feature character of the game Homefront.

This item was awarded, in Genuine quality, to players who pre-purchased Homefront on Steam before March 15, 2011. Further availability of this item is unknown at this time.

Homefront is currently unavailable for pre-purchase in the United Kingdom. Any attempt to pre-purchase it will display an error.[1] According to an e-mail from Robin Walker, Valve is considering ways to ensure players from the UK can obtain the item.[2]

Update history

February 28, 2011 Patch

  • Added the Hero's Hachimaki for pre-ordering Homefront.

Trivia

  • A Template:W (鉢巻, lit. "helmet-scarf") is a stylized headband in Japanese culture, usually made of red or white cloth. It was worn as a symbol of perseverance or effort by the wearer. Japanese kamikaze pilots in World War II would often wear hachimakis before flying to their deaths.
  • The design features the red star of Communism from the Template:W, the main antagonist in Homefront.

Gallery