Japan, Imperial. An Imperial Japanese Army Field Hat Auction 1839 he joined H

1839 he joined H

affixed to the reverse

original band

Footnote: The United States Navy found that models were useful for wargaming and as an aid in teaching ship identification

Japan, Imperial. An Imperial Japanese Army Field Hat Auction 1839 he joined HAn Imperial Japanese Army field hat constructed of coarse olive drab wool, with a metal cherry blossom insignia over a circular piece of black wool, affixed to the front of the cap, with a folded up panels on each side, with a short visor, the interior presenting a light brown leather sweatband, inscribed NATIONAL HAT, the interior lined with a woven cloth, stamped with a cherry blossom in black ink, measuring approximately 19. 5 cm (w) x 21. 5 cm (l)