Japanese WWII Navy Cap, Translation Help Needed
Article about: Hi Guys, I’m new to this forum. I just thought I would post this Japanese Navy cap I have had for some time. I was wondering if anyone could translate the characters on the cap. The anchor p
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Re: Japanese WWII Navy Cap, Translation Help Needed
Welcome . I'm sure the experts will help you when they get the chance so don't feel like you're being ignored if you don't get a fast response . Personally I think it shows some nice age, but as far any other info I cannot say.
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Re: Japanese WWII Navy Cap, Translation Help Needed
Hi Dean,
Thanks very much for your reply. I will be patience in waiting for a reply.
Im like you I like the fact that the cap is a little salty and has the used look and feel to it.
thanks again.
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Re: Japanese WWII Navy Cap, Translation Help Needed
No problem. I like these " been there " items.
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Re: Japanese WWII Navy Cap, Translation Help Needed
Hi Michael,
Translations as follow:
芳川 - Yoshikawa (owner's name)
横志飛 - (IJN) Yokosuka Volunteer Air Group (For ages 14-16 years)
四七四00 - 47400
I can't translate the rest of the brown colored characters.
The front cap badge is gone, but still a good IJN cap.
Regards,
Taka
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Re: Japanese WWII Navy Cap, Translation Help Needed
Hi Taka,
Thank you very much!!
I have been wondering what the characters have said for a long time.
Do you any information of the Yokosuka Volunteer Air Group? Was it a cadet type unit?
Thanks again,
Michael
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Hi Taka,
Thank you very much!!
I have been wondering what the characters have said for a long time.
Do you any information of the Yokosuka Volunteer Air Group? Was it a cadet type unit?
Thanks again,
Michael
You are welcome, Michael !
Another term for the IJN volunteer was called 予科練 - Yokaren. "Naval Aviator Preparatory Course Trainee"
Here is an English site for reference, hope it helps.
About "Yokaren" | Yokaren Peace Memorial Museum
The Collector's Guild (Just for reference, it will be a nice piece to go with your cap)
Regards,
Taka
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Re: Japanese WWII Navy Cap, Translation Help Needed
What a great looking salty cap. I like the 'minimalistic' shape of these and always have (not that I can contribute anyting as to it being genuine, but it certainly looks good).
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Re: Japanese WWII Navy Cap, Translation Help Needed
Thanks so much for the information and comments on my cap. It has a really interesting background to have the connection with that air training school.
something that i would have never have guessed. Thank you once again.
Cheers,
Michael
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Re: Japanese WWII Navy Cap, Translation Help Needed
I like this cap as said it has that been there done that look, interesting to know that someone 14-16 years old was wearing this during the war
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