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WWII JAPANESE MILITARY MATERIALS -
The Japanese military produced a large variety of equipment to support the war effort.
This section of the website provides information about the types of materials that
were employed in the production of uniforms and equipment.
The information provided here is brought to you courtesy of
MilitaryItems.com,
providers of military antiques and collectibles to the general public and musuems.
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PHOTO |
DESCRIPTION |
| Leather |
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Leather was used for field gear such as ammo pouches, belts, and map cases. It was also
used as part of uniforms and hats.
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| Wood |
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Wood was a common material used in the construction of ammo crates, field desks, knife and bayonet
handles.
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| Steel |
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Steel was a key material to the war effort. Everything from helmets to tanks were made from this material.
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| Wool |
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Wool was the material used for some of the hats and uniforms. This material was also used in some of the collar
insignias.
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| Silk |
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Silk was a material used primarily in the production of parachutes and flags. The strength of the material made it
a prime candidate for the production of these items.
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| Aluminum |
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Aluminum was used for field equipment such as canteens and cups.
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If you have an interest is seeing WWII Japanese Military items, you can do so by going
to our WWII Japanese Collectibles
identification guide, where we discussed items from different groups and organizations.
This service is provided free of charge to the visitor/enthusiast courtesy of
MilitaryItems.com ,
a company dedicated to the preservation of military history and to providing quality military
antiques and collectibles to museums, institutions and the general public.
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