JAPAN #32776C Japanese Model 1937 Army Field Cap

This Japanese Army Field Cap is made of an olive drab color rip cord/wool material. There are three grommet style vents on each side. The center obverse area has a sewn on gold 5-point star with an olive drab background. The original olive color leather chin strap is in place. The brim of the hat is in matching wool color. The inside is not lined and has a checker style pattern. The sweatband is still all there, although it shows some age and quite a bit of wear in the obverse area. The reverse of the hat is fitted with 6 grommets which have a pull string to be used with sizing. There are no holes in this hat or any mothing, it just has age and a little bit of crushing throughout. It could stand to be on a head rest which should smooth out some of the wrinkles over time.

Excellent. $395.00

JAPAN #32178 Japanese NCO Visor Cap

This Japanese Visor Cap is made of an olive drab cotton material. There is a strengthening material which runs around the circumference of the top of the cap which keeps it round and in firm condition. There are no insignia on the peak of the cap but on the band there is a gold five pointed star in the center. The cap band is a black patent leather having two adjustable leather slips. The cap cord is retained by small gold buttons both having a raised out flower. The visor is a patent leather style and it has lots of age cracking across the surfaces but all of the material is still there. The inside visor is a black color with checkering and there is a black leather like sweatband inside which has one tear at the reverse. The inside of the cap is lined in a black fabric. This cap could use some straightening as the peck tends to sag down. All in all though a good conditioned Japanese visor cap.

Excellent. $195.00

JAPAN #32503c Japanese Hinomaru Yosegaki Flag With Signatures

This all-silk Japanese Hinomaru Yosegaki (Good Luck) flag is of all silk construction and is approximately 28” x 39”. It features the rising sun in the center and there are many, many black signatures that appear around the sun. The flag has no holes in it, only a few age stains here and there. The end section which hangs has a leather reinforcer on each corner with a silk tie string. This is a very nice flag and has the most signatures I have seen on any one that I have handled.

Excellent Plus. $375.00

JAPAN #32505C Japanese Rising Sun Flag With Signatures

This small Rising Sun flag measures 17” x 14”. It is more colorful than usual, featuring the rising sun with rays going outward and in between the rays there are also some color spectrums of red that add to the good looks. There are also several signatures on this flag. It is of all silk construction. It has a small tear to the right of the sun at about 3:00. Other than this, the flag is in perfect condition having what is left of the tie strings, one on each end of the 14” side.

Excellent. $195.00

JAPAN #32504C Japanese Rising Sun Flag

This all-silk flag has a few very tiny holes and it measures 36” x 42”. It depicts the rising sun the center with matching red rays coming out around the circumference. This flag is equipped with rectangular stiffeners on the two corner ends and these are equipped with silk tie strings. A nice example here.

Excellent. $325.00

JAPAN #32506C Japanese Hinomaru Flag

This all-silk flag is in nice condition, having no holes. It features the meatball sun in the center with white field surrounding it. The flag measures 25” x 31”. This flag has one single signature on it. There are triangle reinforcers on the two hoist corners and they are equipped with silk tie strings.

Excellent Plus. $285.00

JAPAN #32507C Japanese Regional Flag

This regional flag is of a white cotton fabric having symbols of blue color printed on its surfaces. The flag measures 13” x 36”. It is in nice condition throughout. Someone has written on the edge of the flag “City of Itami”. I assume that this is the city where the flag originates.

Excellent. $95.00

JAPAN #31562 Japanese Cigarette Box in Original Case

The case of this cigarette box is approximately 6” x 4½” and about an inch deep. It has a velvet-like surface over the paper base, giving it a luxurious feeling. This velvet is only on the lid of the box. The inside reveals a recessed area surrounded by a silk material which accommodates the cigarette case. The cigarette case itself is a very beautiful gilded brass with a blue style background. The case measures about 4.25” x 3”. The obverse features a harbor scene with elaborate Japanese buildings, a Japanese bridge with rickshaw going across and a mountain in the background. There are Japanese style goats in the harbor. The backgrounds of this scene are all in a blue-black color with the buildings, bridge and mountain details all being in a gilded look. The detail is extraordinary throughout the scene. The scene is bordered by a traditional flowered type edge on both sides. On the reverse, the scene has the same blue-black background with a few gilded branches coming up from the lower area and two birds flying above. The detail to the branches and birds is also extremely nice. There is a catch on the right end which opens the cigarette case. Inside, the case has a blackened background on both the upper and lower portion and the cigarettes are held in place by a removable chain style catch. The box does not appear to be used on the inside. Quite a beautiful item here and not a typical tourist piece but an expensive item from the 1930s.

Excellent Plus. $450.00

JAPAN #31561 Japanese Tanto

This Japanese tanto features an elaborately carved bone exterior measuring about 14½” overall. The carving throughout features raised peasant and farm scenes. The detail is extraordinary, depicting peasant people during their normal working tasks. There are figures of men smoking pipes, carrying axes, working with barrels, carrying water, etc. In between the scenes, there are beautiful floral details and lots of extraordinary artwork to be found covering the entire surfaces of this weapon. This grip portion of the weapon exactly fits into the scabbard throat where there is a cup area which accepts and seals the grip area. Very fine work here. The blade is an 8” example of typical Japanese style having single edge with turned up tip and false edge that runs about half way back the blade. There is also a brass hibachi that acts as a ricasso separate piece. The blade itself is still bright and also has a noticeable temper line on the cutting edge. This is an excellent shibayama and was produced about 1900. The bone has beautiful toning and age to the surfaces. There is also some minor cracking here and there, but there are no missing chips or any problems throughout this piece.

Excellent Plus Plus. $1,695.00

JAPAN #30650C Japanese Flag with Orange Fringe

This Japanese Flag is a typical “meatball” type and it is of silk construction. It is in excellent condition throughout, having a little bit of staining around the center red circle, but no holes or problems. There is a 2½ inch orange fringe which is sewn around three sides of the flag. If the Japanese have podium flags, I would assume that this what this example would represent. The hoist side of the flag has leather reinforcement patches sewn to the corners, and there is mounting string coming out of them. A very nice rarely seen Japanese flag.

Excellent Plus. $350.00

JAPAN #30652C Three Japanese Military Rubber Stamps

These Japanese Rubber Stamps look quite different from the type used by the European armies or the American armies. They are a rectangular piece of wood which has a groove on the obverse side that represents the position the stamp should be held in. The rubber is on the bottom like normal, and it has a series of Japanese characters. These stamps do not look like they have been used very much. Interesting items here, and there are three of them.

Excellent Plus. $100.00

JAPAN #30651C Japanese Cotton Bag and Small Book

This cotton bag is of a tan color, and it has two small holes in the bottom of it. There is a square box printed on one side which has many Japanese characters on it, and the other side has two lines of Japanese characters with some zigzag lines printed across the top. The bag has a pull string to keep it closed. I do not know the purpose of this bag. Coming with the bag is a small book with dark brown oilskin type cover. There is gilded Japanese writing on the cover, and the book itself is filled with Japanese writing going straight up and down. I do not know the purpose of this book. The bag and book are sold as one unit.

Excellent. $100.00

JAPAN #30191 Cased 7th Class of the Sacred Treasure Order

This Japanese medal comes in a fine black lacquered style box with gold Japanese writing on the surface. The box is in perfect condition and has a brass hinged device to open it. Inside the case is lined with a fine purple color silk. The inside lid is padded behind the silk. In the bottom area the shape of the medal is cut out in the base, so that the medal lies flush with the surface. The medal itself is a star-like device, having eight circular shaped points. There is a triangular ribbon attached, which is a greenish-blue color having two orange stripes. A very impressive medal here in choice condition.

Near Mint. $150.00

JAPAN #29080C Photo Album Attributed to General Akira Muto

General Akira Muto was the infamous Commander of Sumatra and the Philippines where terror against civilians was the order of the day. He was executed on 23 December 1948 at Sugamo prison in Tokyo, along with Hedeki Tojo, Kenji Doihara called the Tiger of Manchuria, and Iwane Matsui responsible for the rape of Nanking. The album starts out with a very large portrait photo of General Muto in uniform. The pictures are all captioned in Japanese. The next photo is a large print of some Japanese soldiers in the back of a truck, smiling and eating K-rations. At that point, the album goes into Muto’s family and his younger life. In fact, the photo appears to have the entire history of Muto’s life and there are many pictures showing him in school and in sports organizations. There are also photographs of soldiers with Samurai swords and any pictures of relatives, Aunts, friends and important places in Japan. There are at least 200 photographs in this album, many of which are captioned in Japanese. For someone who is a student of Japanese history, this has to be an important artifact. The album is accompanied by various American articles explaining the career of Muto along with his execution and other facts regarding the Japanese Generals who were on trial with Muto.

Excellent Plus. $1495.00

JAPAN #28967C Japanese Good Luck Flag with Many Signatures

This all silk flag measures 28-inches by 42-inches. It shows a little bit of age and a few very minor small holes here and there. There are many, many signatures of relatives and friends signed on this flag. The two corners have the leather fly binds with strings attached. The colors are still bold and this would make a great hobby display flag.

Excellent Plus. $350.00

JAPAN #28697 Japanese Hinomaru Flag with Signatures

This all silk meatball flag shows some age and a little bit of staining here and there but there are no holes. The flag still has the two silk strings to tie it up. This flag has many signatures all done in ink and surrounding the meatball center sun. The flag is 37-inches by 26-inches in dimension. I believe that a flag like this is known as a “good luck” example which was given to the soldier after his family members and friends all signed the material. A nice item here which is in good collectible condition.

Excellent Plus. $375.00

JAPAN #28698 Japanese Hinomaru Flag with Signatures

This all silk flag shows some usage and a little bit of fading to the material but overall it is in good condition with no holes. The two leather tabs are still in the corners along with the silk hanging string. There are large inked characters written at the upper portion of the flag. This flag measures 37-inches by 28-inches and is an excellent display size.

Excellent Plus. $275.00

JAPAN #28700 Japanese Hinomaru Flag

This all silk meatball flag is in choice condition throughout. There are no holes and the center sun color is still nice and bright. The flag measures 37-inches by 26-inches and has two leather corners with the silk tie string still attached. A fine example here.

Near Mint. $195.00

JAPAN #28699 Japanese Hinomaru Flag

This Japanese meatball flag is of all silk and measures 28-inches by 40-inches. There is a little bit of age on the silk but there are no holes and the corners are complete with the leather tabs and tie strings. An excellent example here which gives a feeling of mystery but also has good condition throughout.

Excellent Plus. $175.00

JAPAN #28552 Japanese Army Parade Saber

This Japanese officer’s parade sword has a good gilded brass hilt. The hilt has a pommel which is rounded and features flower decorations at the obverse area. The backstrap has pebbled style motif and on the two tabs which stretch over the grip there is a chrysanthemum flower. The basket style hilt is pierced at the langet area and also features chrysanthemum flowers. The quillon end has an engraved style curl in the teardrop. The “D”-ring is very simple with small floral decoration at the top. The grip appears to be some type of black horn or possibly celluloid-over-wood. It has twelve ribs and is tightly wrapped with triple brass wire, the center being twisted. The scabbard of this example is dent free but does look as though it has been repainted. The paint is quite thick and does show some brush marks in the surfaces. It does cover entirely though and does not look too bad. The inside of the throat has a nickel-plated surface so it is possible that this paint was put over the original nickel-plated scabbard. The blade of this piece is about 32 ½-inches in length. It has the traditional curve of a saber. The blade though has no fuller in the construction and appears to have been nickel-plated throughout. There is also an artificial tempo line shown at the blade’s edge which runs the length. Not a high-quality looking blade here, but nonetheless, this is the way it was made. There is a brown leather buffer protecting this blade. The blade grades in excellent plus, plus condition. Overall a good sword if you are collecting Japanese.

Excellent. $425.00(#120711)

JAPAN #28377CAF Mounted Display of Arisaka Rifle Shells

An interesting collection of Japanese rifle rounds here, each labeled and mounted for display with your collection of Japanese militaria. Represented are two varieties of 6.5mm rounds, which were used in the Arisaka (Sanpachi-shiki hoheju) Type 38 rifle, and 6 different types of 7.7mm rounds, which found use with the Arisaka Type 99 (Kyuukyuu-shiki syoujyuu) rifle. Each is individually labled as to its pedigree, affixed to red felt and set off by a black frame. A nice, and comprehensive, grouping here.

Excellent Plus. $125.00

JAPAN #28392C Japanese ID Card

This ID Card has lots of Japanese writing on it and a photograph of its holder. I am told that his name is Tekuda Teizaburo. He was chief of Japanese transportation. An interesting ID card here.

Excellent Plus. $85.00

JAPAN #28379C Japanese Navigators Wrist Compass

This compass is mounted on a leather strap. It has lots of numerals and the two dials are still present. I do not believe that the compass is working as the dials do not seem to be floating. This strap and compass show some wear. These are apparently a rather rare item.

Excellent. $325.00

JAPAN #28390C Small Silk Japanese Battle Flag

This small flag is only 6-inches by 4 ¼-inches being made of silk material. It depicts the red on white rising sun representing a Japanese battle flag. This is not and easy item to find.

Excellent Plus. $175.00

JAPAN #28381C Set of Three Japanese Dog Tags

This set of three Japanese dog tags consists of two examples which are brass having Japanese writing on them and being an oval shape. Both brass tags are attached with string to wooden tags. The third dog tag is made of paper and is enclosed within a plastic housing. There is Japanese writing in ink on the paper. These dog tags are difficult to come by.

Excellent. $1,000.00

JAPAN #28263C Japanese Silk Hinomaru Flag

This all-silk Hinomaru flag is in choice, original condition. The white silk hardly shows any age deterioration and the red meatball center still has its bright, vibrant colors. The flag is in totally perfect condition throughout. The two hoist corners are fitted with leather triangular pieces which are sewn into place. Each piece has two short strings attached to it for hanging the flag. This flag measures 27” x 34” and is just the perfect size for display. A real beauty here.

Mint. $225.00

JAPAN #28259C Japanese Silk Hinomaru Flag

This Japanese Hinomaru flag is a real beauty. The white colors still retain their fine brightness and the red meatball in the middle looks factory new. There are no holes or any problems with this flag. It measures 27” x 39” being just the right size for display. Each of the two hoist corners has a gold metal-like paper triangle which is sewn to it and there is a small string on each corner. A really beautiful silk flag here.

Mint. $225.00

JAPAN #27169 Japanese Order of the Rising Sun, 5th Class

 This Order of the Rising Sun is quite beautiful, and is a really impressive medal. It has mostly the same motif on both sides. The upper part of the medal has a green leaf-like shape, having red berries above it. The leaf has a lot of writing in Japanese in gold. On the other side, the detail is basically the same, except there is no Japanese writing. The medal itself is a large sunburst item, about the size of a silver dollar. There are a lot of white enamel legs in the sunburst. In the center is a rounded red stone, which appears to possibly be glass. Above this is a loop for suspension from a ribbon. All of the enamel and other features of the medal are intact.

Near Mint. $250.00

JAPAN #26408C Japanese Trousers

 These Japanese trousers are made of a cotton canvas material. They are an olive drab color and are complete with the original drawstring, still functional, at the waist. The owner states that these trousers were recovered from an abandoned Japanese supply depot in the Phillipines. As such, they are most likely unissued.

Near Mint. $225.00