Japan, Empire. An Army Enlisted Man's Field Cap, C.1941 certificate_of_authenticity San Francisco on October 6

San Francisco on October 6

with aluminum face plate affixed

ball hinge

who have enthusiastically participated in air raids over North Vietnam (Democratic Republic of Vietnam) north of the 17th parallel

with few tiny hairline cracks

Japan, Empire. An Army Enlisted Man's Field Cap, C.1941 certificate_of_authenticity San Francisco on October 6A three panel design in green olive wool, dual air vents on each flank, obverse centre presenting a bullion Imperial star on green backing, with delicate leather chinstrap affixed to hat with two gilt flowered buttons, with draw string tie at reverse, interior presents a lacquered headband, interior lined with silk, a worn example, remains fine.