Original Pre-WWII Imperial Japanese Army Type 45 Officer Visor Cap Japanese Uniforms THE BAYONET BOOK

THE BAYONET BOOK

The helmet is painted white with insignia on the left and right sides for the PDF reading:

578 Squadron

which is definitely a bit different than most we have had

so these are rare in any condition

Original Pre-WWII Imperial Japanese Army Type 45 Officer Visor Cap Japanese Uniforms THE BAYONET BOOKOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice condition Japanese Imperial Army Type 45 Officer's Visor hat. It has a body of brown green wool with a top panel seam of red piping, matching the color of the red wool cap band. There are no markings, but a period Japanese newspaper was inserted behind the sweatband to help the cap keep its shape. The center front of the cap features a brass Imperial Japanese Army Star, with brass chinstrap buttons.