IJA Engineers tunic

[wizardman]

IJA Engineers tunic

[Nick Komiya]

The branch color patch (Type 98) and tabs (Type 3) don't go together (mutually exclusive). Is the jacket a Type 98 or Type 3?

By Type 3, they must have realized that giving a promotion need not mean new tabs, but only addition of one star.

[wizardman]

The branch color patch (Type 98) and tabs (Type 3) don't go together (mutually exclusive). Is the jacket a Type 98 or Type 3?

By Type 3, they must have realized that giving a promotion need not mean new tabs, but only addition of one star.

Thanks Nick, I believe its a type 3. I cant find any stamping at all on the tunic.

[wizardman]

The condition of the tunic both inside and out, would lead me to believe it was unissued.

[Nick Komiya]

No markings is a big red flag, as even mint ones would have full markings. The location of the markings are as shown below.

[Jareth]

Agree. Tunic had insignia added post war. Likely to enhance value

[wizardman]

Agree, post war applied insignia. Surprisingly good job at the insignia,theres no sloppy stitching, someone has made a decent effort. Thank you all