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Starting bid: $ 245
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.