bldrhouse Posted January 30, 2023 Share #1 Posted January 30, 2023 I have acquired this unusual WWII [i]Kempeitai[/i] armband with "M.P." stamped on it. I can only assume that this was worn by an American M.P. on duty with a [i]kenpei[/i] (憲兵) during post-war occupation period. I'm looking for any info or photos of such an armband being worn by Occupation M.P.s and/or with a [i]kempei[/i]. Thanks, ZK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SARGE Posted January 30, 2023 Share #2 Posted January 30, 2023 ZK, I suspect your armband was worn by a Japanese Military Policeman serving under the American Occupation forces. I know that Allied Military authorities left many of the Kempeitai armed and in place to control local populations and Japanese soldiers. I have not seen a photo of these Japanese MPs wearing such an armband but I have seen pistol holsters marked in this style and photos of German Policemen wearing similar Military Government Police black on white armbands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveB Posted January 30, 2023 Share #3 Posted January 30, 2023 I believe these are work by Kempeitai in occupied territories, I'm sure I've seen a photo from Singapore but couldn't find it. These are heavily faked and I'm in no way educated enough to have an opinion on this one. Not sure if its the done thing but here a link to another forum that discusses these armbands https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/japanese-militaria/kempeitai-armband-authentication-807443-2/ Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bldrhouse Posted January 31, 2023 Author Share #4 Posted January 31, 2023 Thanks! A fine link. and another for those interested in such. https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/japanese-militaria/kempeitai-armband-authentication-807443-2/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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