Japan, Empire. An Imperial Naval Officer's Field Cap, C.1941 certificate_of_authenticity 0mm(width) x 49

0mm(width) x 49

It was awarded to those who had distinguished themselves for the cause of the nation

It was conferred in recognition of both civil and military merit

the exterior with a black lacquer finish

Perth & Waterloo Regiment (yellow embroidered lettering on green felt

Japan, Empire. An Imperial Naval Officer's Field Cap, C.1941 certificate_of_authenticity 0mm(width) x 49Exterior fabricated from navy blue wool, with two rows on white cotton rank striping around the circumference, complemented by six reinforced ventilation holes near the top, three on each side. The rear is vented with four reinforced holes, two on both sides, with a navy blue cotton tie fed through the holes to secure the cap in place. There is a narrow leather chinstrap riveted in place on both sides, with a smooth black finished upper and raw