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Imperial Japanese Army Canteen with Web Harness (WWII) (Lot: 367)
$ 125 fee: 22.5%An original Imperial Japanese Army infantry canteen from World War II.
• Metal body in brown paint with visible period wear.
• Wooden stopper with original leather retaining strap.
• Characteristic cross-strap web harness with shoulder strap.
• Metal loop and ring for suspension.
• Japanese kanji markings and unit/number still visible on the body.These canteens were standard issue for Japanese infantry across all Pacific war fronts. This example remains in authentic field-used condition, complete with its original straps and fittings.
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Original soldier’s canteen of the Imperial Japanese Army from World War II. (Lot: 366)
$ 155 fee: 22.5%Original soldier’s canteen of the Imperial Japanese Army from World War II. • Aluminum body with a khaki cloth cover secured by lacing. • Metal cup-cap with screw top, attached by chain. • Cotton web shoulder strap. • On the cover, white painted kanji 正大 (likely the owner’s name), a typical personalization practice in the Japanese army. A complete field canteen set showing strong service use, yet retaining all original elements. Widely issued to Japanese infantrymen on all Pacific war fronts.
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Imperial Japanese Navy Sailor’s Cap (WWII) (Lot: 365)
$ 220 fee: 22.5%An original enlisted man’s cap from the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II.
• The dark blue tally bears gilt characters 大日本帝國海軍 (Dai Nippon Teikoku Kaigun – “Great Imperial Japanese Navy”).
• At the back are the traditional streamers with gold anchors.
• Inside remains the cloth label with kanji fields for the sailor’s name, issue date, and naval district/arsenal.Constructed of dark blue wool with a sweatband. A well-preserved example for its age, with clear inscriptions and original ribbons intact.
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Imperial Japanese Army Officer’s Visor Cap (WWII) (Lot: 363)
SOLDA wartime officer’s service visor cap of the Imperial Japanese Army (陸軍将校制帽, Rikugun Shōkō Seibō). Constructed in field khaki wool with the distinctive red band, denoting army service. The front displays the classic five-pointed star insignia, the standard emblem of the Imperial Japanese Army. Side buttons feature the traditional cherry blossom (sakura) motif, and the cap retains its original brown leather chinstrap secured with metal buttons.
Interior shows the expected period wear, with its original leather sweatband and lining still intact. The visor exhibits honest service use, with visible scuffs and patina consistent with age. Despite the wear, all original elements remain present, making this a desirable and authentic example of a WWII Japanese officer’s service cap.
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Imperial Japanese Navy Officer’s Visor Cap (WWII) (Lot: 362)
$ 245 fee: 22.5%A classic Imperial Japanese Navy officer’s visor cap from the World War II period, featuring a removable white cotton cover over the crown. The front insignia consists of a gilt anchor surrounded by a gold embroidered oak leaf wreath, topped with a silver cherry blossom – a traditional symbol of the Japanese armed forces. The sides are fitted with gilt buttons showing an anchor and cherry blossom motif. The visor is made of black leather and shows period wear and age patina. The interior retains its black silk lining, leather sweatband, and an original cloth name tag with Japanese characters.
This type of cap was standard issue for officers of the Imperial Japanese Navy during WWII and is today a sought-after collector’s piece, especially when complete with its original insignia and markings.
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Japanese Army Type 90 Helmet with Original Cloth Cover and Camouflage Net, World War II (Lot: 356)
SOLDThis piece is a classic Japanese Army Type 90 helmet from the World War II era, introduced in 1930 and remaining the standard protective gear of the Imperial Japanese Army until the end of the war in 1945.
The helmet is made of stamped steel with the typical brown-green factory paint and is fitted with its original leather liner consisting of three sections connected by a drawstring. The leather liner components are well preserved, along with the original fabric chinstrap. On the inside, there are Japanese kanji inscriptions — personal markings of the soldier or his unit.
The helmet comes with an original cloth cover in a sand-brown color, secured around the rim, with a camouflage rope net placed over it. On the front of the cover, the felt star insignia of the Imperial Japanese Army has been preserved.
The overall appearance is fully authentic, with clear signs of field use, which adds to the item’s historical and collector’s value.
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Arisaka Pole Bayonet, Jinsen Arsenal (Lot: 332)
$ 995 fee: 22.5%Arisaka Pole Bayonet, Jinsen Arsenal, Johnson Pole Bayonet, Labar Pole Bayonet (LB-144)
This is a Japanese Arisaka pole bayonet manufactured by the Jinsen Rikugun Zoheisho Arsenal. The blade finish and coloration correspond to Jinsen production, and the ricasso is marked with the distinctive Jinsen star.
In Johnson’s system this piece is designated simply as the Pole Bayonet, while in Labar’s reference it appears as the Pole Bayonet, LB-144. Its rarity is rated at level 8, making it an exceptionally scarce example within the category of Japanese bayonets.
The bayonet is accompanied by a standard steel scabbard of the LBS-21 type, which itself is not frequently encountered. The suspension frog appears consistent with the LBF-61 pattern, although the available photograph does not allow for absolute confirmation.
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Arisaka Bayonet, TALW Arsenal (Lot: 331)
$ 425 fee: 22.5%Arisaka Bayonet, TALW Arsenal, Johnson Variation H, Labar Variation K (LB-144)
This is a Japanese Arisaka bayonet manufactured by the TALW Arsenal. It retains the standard configuration with a straight, single-edged blade, long fuller, and hooked quillon guard, with wooden grips fastened by two screws. The ricasso is marked with the TALW arsenal stamp.
In Johnson’s reference this bayonet is classified as Variation H, and in Labar’s system it is listed as Variation K (LB-144). Its rarity is assessed at level 4, considered uncommon to rare among surviving examples.
The scabbard accompanying the bayonet is the standard steel pattern, catalogued by Labar as LBS-15. The suspension frog is present but cannot be confidently identified from the available photograph.
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Arisaka Bayonet, Matsushita Arsenal (Lot: 330)
$ 295 fee: 22.5%Arisaka Bayonet, Matsushita Arsenal, Johnson Variation C, Labar Variation F (LB-107 / LB-108)
This is a Japanese Arisaka bayonet produced by the Matsushita Arsenal. It has the standard straight, single-edged blade with long fuller and hooked quillon guard. The grips are made of wood, secured by two screws, and the ricasso bears the Matsushita arsenal mark.
In Johnson’s classification this example corresponds to Variation C, while in Labar’s system it is listed as Variation F, either LB-107 or LB-108. The bayonet is of particular interest due to the presence of a small stamped “O” mark near the crossguard ring, a feature that elevates its rarity to level 5 (Labar LB-108).
The scabbard paired with this bayonet is of naval type, rubberized, identified as LBS-31 or LBS-32. To determine precisely which variant it is, a photograph of the reverse side would be necessary. Such scabbards are not typical for this model and add further uniqueness to the piece.
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Arisaka Bayonet, TALW Arsenal (Lot: 329)
$ 245 fee: 22.5%Arisaka Bayonet, TALW Arsenal, Johnson Variation I, Labar Variation Q (LB-145)
This is a Japanese Arisaka bayonet manufactured by the TALW Arsenal. It follows the standard configuration with a straight, single-edged blade, long fuller, and hooked quillon guard, with grips of wood secured by two screws. The ricasso is marked with the TALW arsenal stamp.
In Johnson’s system this bayonet is classified as Variation I, while in Labar’s reference it appears as Variation Q (LB-145). Its rarity is rated as 3, considered uncommon.
The bayonet is housed in a Jinsen-type steel scabbard, identified in Labar as LBS-13. This scabbard is not frequently encountered, though in this case it has a visible crack, which is a notable detractor to condition. The suspension frog is the LBF-59 type, completing the set.
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Arisaka Bayonet, Matsushita Arsenal (Lot: 328)
$ 395 fee: 22.5%Arisaka Bayonet, Matsushita Arsenal, Johnson Variation M, Labar Variation P (LBS-38 / LBF-12)
This is a Japanese Arisaka bayonet manufactured by the Matsushita Arsenal. It features the standard straight, single-edged blade with long fuller and the hooked quillon guard typical of the early pattern. The grips are wood, secured with two screws, and the ricasso is stamped with the distinctive Matsushita arrow mark.
According to Johnson’s classification this piece is designated as Variation M, while in Labar’s system it corresponds to Variation P. Its rarity is rated as 3, considered uncommon, particularly because of the Matsushita arsenal marking.
The bayonet is accompanied by an extremely rare canvas-covered metal scabbard, identified in Labar as LBS-38, as well as an uncommon suspension hanger, the LBF-12 type. Together these fittings make the piece stand out as a significantly scarcer example within the range of Japanese Arisaka bayonet production.
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Arisaka Bayonet, Nagoya Arsenal (Lot: 327)
$ 295 fee: 22.5%This is a Japanese Arisaka bayonet produced by the Nagoya Arsenal. It has a straight, single-edged blade with a long fuller and a hooked quillon guard. The grips are made of wood, secured with two screws to the tang, and the ricasso bears the Nagoya Arsenal mark.
In Johnson’s classification this example corresponds to Variation A, while in Labar’s system it is listed as Variation A (LB-119). The rarity rating is Common 2, representing a frequently encountered wartime issue.
The bayonet is paired with standard steel scabbard and frog, both typical of mass-produced equipment issued to the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. Overall, it is a solid and representative example of a standard Nagoya-made Arisaka bayonet.
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Arisaka Bayonet, Jinsen Rikugun Zoheisho Arsenal (Lot: 326)
$ 395 fee: 22.5%This Japanese Arisaka bayonet was manufactured at the Jinsen Rikugun Zoheisho Arsenal in occupied Korea. It features a straight, single-edged blade with squared pommel and simplified construction typical of late-war production. The wooden grips are riveted directly to the tang, and the ricasso is stamped with the Jinsen Arsenal mark.
In Johnson’s system, this piece is identified as Variation P, while in Labar’s reference it corresponds to Variation R (LB-162). The rarity rating is Rare 4, making it a significantly less common example among surviving Arisaka bayonets.
The bayonet is fitted with an LBS-21 scabbard, itself an uncommon type. The frog cannot be conclusively identified without viewing the reverse side, but the overall configuration is consistent with wartime Japanese issue equipment.
This is a scarce and desirable Jinsen-manufactured bayonet, representing one of the late-war variants produced outside mainland Japan.
