Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition Japanese Naval Junior Officer's Visor hat. It has a body of dark blue wool with a black ribbed cotton cap band. Center of 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 black lacquered visor shows little sign of wear, with a great finish. There is just a bit of crazing and bubbling near the front trim. The chin strap looks to be made of laquered 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. Very little mothing, or damage to the exterior wool.
The interior is lined in purple rayon cloth (typically missing), with the cheesecloth reinforcement underneath. The sweatband is made of a faux leather, being made of lacquered paper cloth. The sweatband exhibits some cracks, and is stiff from age.
Comes more than ready for further research and display.
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