Japanese rank slides

[Alex W]

Hello everyone,

Let me start by saying I have zero knowledge in this field. I recently picked up some items during a trip to Japan and would like opinions on whether these Japanese rank slides are WW2 era. Am I right in assuming they are for an army Jōtōhei?

Thanks

Alex

[MAP]

The reverse clips match my pair of Lt. boards which are from that era. But I do not know how long this set up was used.

I also remember someone telling me they stopped using these boards early in the war and switched to the collar insignia. But I honestly don't know if this is true or not.

Hopefully someone can pin it down for sure.

[Alex W]

Thanks for the reply MAP.

[Nick Komiya]

Yes, Superior Private (Jotouhei). Used between 1905 and 1938.
Picture from 1912 regulation book.

[Alex W]

Thanks for the info and picture Nick