Original WWII Imperial Japanese Navy IJN Officer Visor Cap with Directly Embroidered Kanji Markings Sten Gun 1” red distress flare

1” red distress flare

The cap's interior is lined with black cotton

000 victories

officially opened on May 1

The scabbard retains about 40%+ of its original chemical blued finish

Original WWII Imperial Japanese Navy IJN Officer Visor Cap with Directly Embroidered Kanji Markings Sten Gun 1” red distress flareOriginal 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