Original WWII Imperial Japanese Navy IJN Officer Visor Cap with Directly Embroidered Kanji Markings Holsters & Cases We'll let our photos speak

We'll let our photos speak for this colorful offering except to say that it is entirely original and of the period

but still has the motto and a makers mark

-Vietnam War M-56 Suspenders

the case is coming apart due to enlarged nail holes from corrosion and the top lid no longer stay secured to the hinges

This example retains almost all of the original paint and faint markings

Original WWII Imperial Japanese Navy IJN Officer Visor Cap with Directly Embroidered Kanji Markings Holsters & Cases We'll let our photos speakOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very worn Japanese Naval Junior Officer's Visor hat. It has a body of dark blue wool with a black ribbed cotton cap band. The center cap features a bullion wire embroidered Japanese Naval Anchor insignia surrounded by Laurel leaves and a "Cherry Blossom" above the anchor, so this is for a front line officer, and not a reserve officer, who would have a "nautical star" instead. The cap and insignia are