I am such a fan of IJN caps. I wanted to share with the forum.
First one dated 1938, issued 1941.
I am such a fan of IJN caps. I wanted to share with the forum.
First one dated 1938, issued 1941.
This one came with a hat box. Issued 1943.
Tally cap. Dated 1943, issued 1944.
Petty Officer cap. Dated 1941, issued 1942.
Very faded cap. You can see the difference from the interior in the side view photo. I have no idea what it says in the interior.
Late war cap. Unissued.
Thanks for showing them Paul , very nice to see them
REGARDS AL
We are the Pilgrims , master, we shall go
Always a little further : it may be
Beyond that last blue mountain barred with snow
Across that angry or that glimmering sea...
Excellent hats!
I recognize the last cap by the wear on the brim, I was a former owner. I don't think it was unissued, due to the wear, maybe the owner just didn't bother to write his info in there or used some ink that washed out. I know when I was in the military we were supposed to mark all our kit, but outside of basic training we sometimes never got around to it.
Really great bunch of caps Paul! I love the heavily faded Petty Officer cap in post 5!
Regards
Russ
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