Japanese Navy Officer Dress Hat -
This is a WWII Japanese navy officer dress hat. In very good condition.
Japanese helmets are hard to find because most of them were destroyed after the war. Some
of them were thrown into the ocean while others were melted in order to reuse the steel.
Most of the hats available today in the United States were brought back by GI's as war
souvenirs.
The design of the hat consists of all wool construction. Black or fark blue. The mid-section has a cross hatch pattern.
Leather black visor. The front has a device attached to a leather pieces in turn attached to the hat.
A Bullion embroidered wreath with an anchor in the center and a large Chysanthemum flower on top.
This example comes with a white cover.
This page is a recognition and identification guide for Japanese WWII head gear.
Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point
out specific points that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my Japanese headgear worth?".
A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the WWII hats and helmets is
reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth
of the items in the collector's market is illustrated.
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The hat has a black leather chin strap. A leather loop at each end allows for length adjustment,
A gold button with the Chrysanthemum flower in the face secures the strap.
Many WWII Japanese head gear items are currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other WWII Japanese items, you can do so by going
to our WWII Japanese Collectibles
identification guide, where we discussed items from different groups and organizations.
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