Is this type 98 Japanese tunic original?

[WillC]

Hi guys, as some of you reccomended to check ebay for japaense items I found this japanese type 98 uniform. I just got interested in japanese militaria so I dont know how to tell if its real or not. Heres some pictures and I was wodnering what you guys thought.

[ghp95134]

I don't know much. But ... if original, it is in unissued condition, the stamp is not filled out with issue date, name, etc. And, if unissued, why are the tabs of a private first class sewn on?

--Guy

[WillC]

Thanks for the response, I know nothing of the subject and your response was helpful. Btw, I was wondering if you know of any reliable websites that sell japanese militaria?

[Rod]

Hi,

It's genuine. The iissue stamps say (oblong one) 98 Type and the square with vertical lines says it's a size 6, made in Showa 17 or 1942. It's the cotton summer version.

Regards, Rod

[Rod]

Decided to totally renovate this post because it strikes me as more uncomfortable and less funny after reading through it again. Thanks for liking it anyway Steve!

Best, Rod

[MAP]

Looks like mine. Can't comment on when the insignia was put on however.

[TrondK]

Btw, I was wondering if you know of any reliable websites that sell japanese militaria?

I hope this link can aid your search for information and militaria

The Collector's Guild

[Jareth]

Original tunic & tabs but tabs added post war