Clarification of Rank Insignia

[Geoff Ward]

Hello All,

I was given a WWII era visor cap by an old friend of mine as a gift and was hoping to get some clarification on the correct information for the insignia.
Obviously it is Navy but I have heard everything from "NCO" "Cadet" "Petty Officer" and "Chief Petty Officer" any help would be appreciated

Regards,Geoff

[adachi]

That was the standard cap insignia for petty officers until Imperial Edict No.699 of 1942 was made effective on Nov 1, 1942, replacing the insignia with a more eleborate design similar to officer style but without the circle around the anchor.

Source: JACAR ref.A03022759900

[Geoff Ward]

Thank you adachi, I appreciate the Information

Here are some more photos of the cap for ID purposes.

Regards,G.

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横志七八三一
加藤民三
明治四十六年六月
(中) 四十_ 十二月
横須賀衣糧科

Yokosuka Volunteer 7831
Katō Tamizō
Issued: Meiji 45 [1912], June
Size & Manufacture date: (Medium) 44, December
Depot: Yokosuka Food & Clothing Department

-- Guy

[Geoff Ward]

Thank you Guy! I appreciate the translation!! It always makes the item more interesting to me.

Regards, G.