Original WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Officer Visor Cap in Transit Case Military Equipment For their courage

For their courage

When World War 11 started

along with dfb 42 for the Gustloff-Werke

and would be read: SHOWA (current reigning emperor) Juu-Hachi Nen (18th year of reign - 1943)

Original WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Officer Visor Cap in Transit Case Military Equipment For their courageOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition Japanese Naval 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