March 14, 20215 yr #1 Hello there is my little tropical weather jacket with a colonial japanese army helmet. Both are in great condition. also this canteen witch I found with the helmet: hope you will enjoy A.S.
March 21, 20215 yr #3 Real nice, the condition is fabulous, though can't comment on the tabs being added, would member please elaborate on this.
March 24, 20215 yr Author #4 I can't tell but I already saw some japanese jackets with different tints colars tabs. If I m correct there where so many different tints into the japanese army. Pictures from other coats or jackets:
March 24, 20215 yr #5 Always post photos of reverse of collar. Collar tabs should be tacked stitched on. Almost invisible. Red thread is totally incorrect as well as large loopy stitching. Best rule to judge is if tunic is mint without a handwritten, inked owners name on interior label then all insignia are suspect of post war enhancement
March 24, 20215 yr #6 7 hours ago, toitoine66 said: I can't tell but I already saw some japanese jackets with different tints colars tabs. If I m correct there where so many different tints into the japanese army. Pictures from other coats or jackets: And let's not forget that the star point should be pointed straight up towards the chin when the collar is closed like in photo 1 and2 and in the drawing, the tabs in photo 3 should be flip flopped Bill
March 25, 20215 yr #7 8 hours ago, St.Lukas said: Always post photos of reverse of collar. Collar tabs should be tacked stitched on. Almost invisible. Red thread is totally incorrect as well as large loopy stitching. Best rule to judge is if tunic is mint without a handwritten, inked owners name on interior label then all insignia are suspect of post war enhancement Thank you
March 25, 20215 yr Author #8 Thanks for the tips unfortunatly I will not have the hand on my jacket until somes mouth... so I can't see the back of the colars.
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