Help with Japanese Uniform
Article about: Sorting out military clothing lately and discovered some uniforms I picked up eons ago and forgot about. Here is a Japanese tunic and pant set I believe is unissued as there is no rank insig
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Looks like a Type 98 Summer uniform. And yes, it looks unissued. As the "B" box is not filled in. There were tons of unissued uniforms. Nice to see someone didn't tart it up.
This link should be helpful. It looks like a size "3" (the 3 horizontal lines in the upper left column.) Not sure what size "3" means or even if I am correct. Others should be able to clear it up.
The Evolution of Army Uniform Marking Regulations (1886-1945)
Also, a great reference book is Heitai by Augustin Saiz.
"Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated
My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them
"Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
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Excellent, thanks for the fast response and resource suggestion!
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Excellent, thanks for the fast response and resource suggestion!
Nick is the expert. His sticky threads are fantastic resources. The book I noted is also great. A great chapter on the uniforms and markings.
But Nick researches the original regulations and writes up his findings.
"Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated
My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them
"Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
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