Original Japanese Meiji Era 1886 Pattern Infantry Hat - 1904-05 Russo Japanese War British Documents & Books MARINE" according to the write

MARINE" according to the write up on him found of Wikipedia

which was then burned to give it a "faux" flamed look

happiness & health each day

The model 1887 was later redesigned in 1901 to be able to use the now popular smokeless powder that was available

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Original Japanese Meiji Era 1886 Pattern Infantry Hat - 1904-05 Russo Japanese War British Documents & Books MARINE" according to the writeOriginal Item: Only One Available. We are pleased to offer this never before seen, original era manufactured Japanese model 1886 infantry hat. This is a short pattern kepi, with a blue wool top and yellow wool piping and band and the classic brass star at center. The piping does not run the entire length of the crown, and appears to have been damaged or repaired at some point. Complete with a short patent leather visor and a thin black patent leather