St.Lukas Posted May 26, 2021 Share #1 Posted May 26, 2021 I’d seen a few of these over the years and have always wanted one. Uncertain if they’re actually podium covers or if that’s just a collector misconception? I’ve been told they’ve been reported with different colors that perhaps indicate naval branch of service? If so then mine is medical. Very high quality workmanship. Neat hand written kanji that reports to say Yokosuka Submarine Base? It measures 6’X3’ Any opinions are welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortunes Of War Posted May 26, 2021 Share #2 Posted May 26, 2021 St. Lucas- Very nice! I have to admit that I have never seen one of these. is that the only information that you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Lukas Posted May 26, 2021 Author Share #3 Posted May 26, 2021 Yes. Hoping to get more info or better yet a period photo of it in use. Likely for an event, commencement, awards ceremony etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortunes Of War Posted May 26, 2021 Share #4 Posted May 26, 2021 I would agree; the construction is high quality, so it must have been for something nice and/or showy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Lukas Posted May 27, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted May 27, 2021 Thanks Mike. If you or anyone else has seen another or has additional info please let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted May 27, 2021 Share #6 Posted May 27, 2021 To me it looks like it might be a horse blanket, but that’s just a guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortunes Of War Posted May 27, 2021 Share #7 Posted May 27, 2021 Old Marine- I thought maybe horse blanket too, but St. Lukas said it was six feet long. I'm not sure how long horse blankets are, but six feet seems maybe too long. I keep thinking that it might have been used for some kind of table, since it's only about three feet wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Lukas Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share #8 Posted May 28, 2021 Yeah I thought maybe horse too but size doesn’t make sense. These have always been referred as podium covers & that’s my feeling as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted May 29, 2021 Share #9 Posted May 29, 2021 横 = Yoko (from Yokosuka 横須賀) 潜 = Sen (from Sensuikan/Submarine 潜水艦) 基 = Ki (from Kichi/Base 基地) 貸 = Kasu/Kashi/Tai (to lend, to loan, to rent out) 一 = Ichi (one) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Lukas Posted May 29, 2021 Author Share #10 Posted May 29, 2021 Thanks Eric, that label really added to my interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Lukas Posted June 7, 2021 Author Share #11 Posted June 7, 2021 Mystery has been solved thanks to Nick and Austin https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/japanese-militaria/navy-podium-cover-794215/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortunes Of War Posted June 7, 2021 Share #12 Posted June 7, 2021 Here is what the general consensus is on these covers. "They are actually a rug for officers to sit on while in small boats used to travel between larger ships. A green edge roughly corresponds to a company grade officer, red for field grade, and yellow for admiral." That makes sense, based upon the length and more narrow width. Also, any dinghy, rowboat, or small motor launch would probably be dirty or damp. You wouldn't want an officer to get his clean uniform dirty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Lukas Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share #13 Posted June 8, 2021 Better description is seat cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortunes Of War Posted June 8, 2021 Share #14 Posted June 8, 2021 Agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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