Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Original WW2 Japanese Army Officer's tunic, pants, and boots All from same officer

A complete set of WW2 Japanese army officer's tunic and boots. All from the same officer, named to Mr. Minakami (水上), for the rank of second lieutenant. Type 98 for summer use. Made of thin khaki like fabric in dark green color. The jacket and the pants were a matched set from this officer, not only the color and fabric material are matching, but both the jacket and pants are labeled with his last name. The boots are also from him but no name seen on them.
The jacket has the original collar tab for the rank, with medal bar loops and squad leader badge or officer school graduation badge. It also has the slots and small loops on the shoulder to wear the formal dress shoulder boards. The buttons are in nice shape without being rusty. The tunic is in excellent condition. No significant damages but just a couple of tiny moth holes in the back. Size is medium.
Pants are typical officer riding breeches. With baggy upper legs. Name is written and embroidered on the inside. No significant damages, just a couple of tiny moth holes in the front. The moth damages are quite often seen in the summer tunic due to the thin fabric.
Boots are typical dark brown color for the lower rank officer use. Made of high quality genuine leather. But due use in the war, there are lot of wearing and soiling, and scratches. Due to the bending at the ankle area, there is one small hole on the surface layer but not perforated. The soles are made of leather with iron patches. The sole has cracks and lots of wear. But they are still in great condition and match with the tunic perfectly. Size is about 8 to 8.5 US size. 

Very rare to see a matched set from same officer with clear evidence. Hat is not included.


Price is $450 for the coat, pants and boots, plus shipping.
















































Wednesday, October 21, 2015

WW2 Japanese Army Officer's Summer Combat Hat Great
WW2 Japanese Army officer's summer combat hat. Made of light trikot wool in field green color. With metal front star insignia. Chin strap is great shape and made of genuine leather in brown color indicating the tropical use. Side buttons are in good condition. The inner lining is made of bottle green silk material indicating this hat was tailor made during the war time for officers. The sweat band is made of artificial leather in great condition. There are some writings on the inner side of the sweat band but can't be seen clearly and a purple spot that was put on to cover the name, I guess. In great condition. There many moth holes here and there on the hat. The largest hole is seen on the back of the left with a diameter of 1 centimeter. Size is about 54. 


Asking price: $250