Original WWII Imperial Japanese Navy IJN Officer Visor Cap German Afrikakorp though it has become stained

though it has become stained and shrunk

and would be read: SHOWA (current reigning emperor) Juu-Nana (17th year of reign - 1942) 5th month (March)

just the usual small dents and scratches from service

and a great lid

The action has a beautiful mustard colored patina on the "gunmetal" frame

Original WWII Imperial Japanese Navy IJN Officer Visor Cap German Afrikakorp though it has become stainedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition Japanese Naval Officer's Visor hat. It has a body of dark blue wool with a black ribbed cotton cap band. Center of cap features a bullion wire embroidered Japanese Naval Anchor insignia surrounded by Laurel leaves and a "Cherry Blossom" above the anchor, so this is for a front line officer, and not a reserve officer, who would have a "nautical star" instead. There is a thin gold colored