Japanese WWII Captain Collar Rank -
This is a set of Imperial Japanese army Captain collar rank. As issued during WWII. High quality
construction (even though the condition shows wear). The upper and lower edge are adorned with bullion.
Red background with a yellow stripe runing perpendicular in the center. This is a separate piece that
has been sewn in place. Three metal stars are placed over the yellow stripe.
The back reveals a burlap type construction. The metal prongs for each star are visible.
This page is a recognition and identification guide for Japanese WWII uniforms.
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 uniform worth?".
A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the WWII uniforms 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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Many WWII Japanese patches and cloth insignia 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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