October 5, 20232 yr #1 I found this in one of my boxes of stuff from at least 20 years ago and was wondering if anyone could translate this tag. I never knew what it was for. Tag measures 2-15/16" x 2-7/16" and has a button loop at the top. Ken
October 5, 20232 yr #2 It looks like a Filipino name tag issued by Japan. The name and place name are written on it, but the pronunciation method is archaic, so I couldn't translate it into English. Fortunately, I have the relevant books, so I'll do some research.
October 6, 20232 yr #4 This item says... Right: Binalonan / Province of Pangasinan Left: Danushka Ganancial Bottom: 46 years old Maybe the name is not spelled correctly. I think the loop is for wearing this item. I didn't know what it was used for, but it looked like it was written by someone familiar with Japanese. During WW2, the Japanese government had a policy of incorporating the Asian region into its own country. I think it might have something to do with that.
October 6, 20232 yr #6 I have had some of these in the past and there were for some types of POW workers.
October 6, 20232 yr Author #7 2 hours ago, vintageproductions said: I have had some of these in the past and there were for some types of POW workers. That would make sense. Thank you, Ken
October 6, 20232 yr #8 3 hours ago, vintageproductions said: I have had some of these in the past and there were for some types of POW workers. I think your information makes sense. By the way, I don't know that the IJN captured any Filipino regular soldiers. Are the POWs mentioned here people like members of the resistance? Or maybe a prisoner arrested under Japanese law?
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