Navy Podium Cover

[Jareth]

I’ve always wanted one of these. Seen a few over the decades. Uncertain if they are actually podium covers or ? Measures 6’ X 3’ I’ve been told that others had different color borders that indicated branch of service. That would make mine medical. Attached label proported to say Yokosuka Submarine Base.

[ghp95134]

What is written:
横潜基貸一

What it means:
横須賀潜水艦基地貸一
Yokosuka Sensuikan Kichi Kashi Ichi
Yokosuka Submarine Base Rental 1

I’ve seen the 貸 “rental” kanji used on uniforms/equipment, but do not know how that is properly translated in this case. Perhaps the cover is “loaner #1”???

[Jareth]

Thanks Guy! Appreciate it

[Long Shot]

Great item! I never knew you could rent a submarine back then...

[delibes]

Very Nice!!!! This one is mine. They told me it was for decorating a sloop so never know for what it was supposed.
regards Delibes

[jeeplover]

very cool item.

[ghp95134]

Then there is 貸し切り(貸切) [kashikiri] reserving (for exclusive use); (full) booking; chartering; block reservation.

So "Loaner #1" might be a better explanation.

-- Guy

[Jareth]

I believe green is aviation mechanics. Nice to see another example!

[Gewehr98]

Quick and dirty reference for branch colors of the IJN:



Source: IJN Enlisted Rank Insignia, 1942-1945 by midnike on DeviantArt

[Long Shot]

The color and representations might have shifted over time and the chart above appears to address only the NCO "add on" Cherry blossom so it may not address the actual color meaning of a traditional "podium cover" (or whatever these are used for). We need Nick to weigh in on that issue.

Another IJN chart states the following and I have used it to decipher colors on IJN collar tabs. But it too may not be fully accurate.