Original Japan WWII Imperial Japanese Cap Badge Lot - 17 Items Russian Headgear 1944 June 5th

1944 June 5th

They have been finished with some type of varnish

This is the earlier version of the scabbard

and also is marked with serial number 925 on the bottom of the grips

What makes this example particularly interesting is the date on the lock plate: 1843

Original Japan WWII Imperial Japanese Cap Badge Lot - 17 Items Russian Headgear 1944 June 5thOriginal Items: Only One Lot of 17 Available. The service cap was the main cap of the Japanese army from the 1880s all the way into the 1930s. The 1886 or Meiji 19 model featured the dark blue crown and colored band depending on the branch. Such as standard infantry receiving yellow bands and Imperial Guard with red bands. The Type 45 olive service cap is a peaked cap similar in shape to that of the United States Army but with a smaller flatter crown