Original WWII Imperial Japanese Navy IJN Officer Visor Cap with Stitched Kanji Characters
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Original 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 sagging a bit as shown, and there are a few bullion strands loose or missing on the badge.
The black lacquered visor shows little sign of wear, with a good finish. There is just a bit of crazing and bubbling near the front trim. The chin strap looks to be made of lacquered leather, and is in excellent condition, with no flaking or other deterioration. It is held in place by the correct IJN buttons with a Cherry Blossom and Anchor motif. Some minor mothing to the exterior wool. The back of the hat band shows heavy wear and fraying of the material, and the cap should be put on a mannequin head to help regain its shape.
The interior is lined in purple rayon cloth (typically missing). The sweatband is made of a faux leather, being made of lacquered paper cloth. The sweatband exhibits some heavy cracks, and is very stiff from age. The cap is roughly a size 6 1/2. There are two Kanji characters stitched into the lining.
Comes ready for further research and display.
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