Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Enlisted Men's Tropical Forage Cap With Bullion Embroidered Insignia Scandinavian Militaria when a leather-made "cap" for

when a leather-made "cap" for infantry and artillery was introduced

For the next few days the regiment helped organize Displaced persons camps before moving back into action to mop up the Ruhr Pocket between 18 and 19 April

units of the 308th Infantry Regiment were cut off and surrounded by German troops

as is the shell chin strap

while the Steel medal bears the inscription VERDIENST UM DIE EXPEDITION NACH CHINA (Merit for the expedition to China)

Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Enlisted Men's Tropical Forage Cap With Bullion Embroidered Insignia Scandinavian Militaria when a leather-made "cap" forOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely, worn example of a tropical enlisted mans forage cap. This is the first type of this example we have encountered. It appears to be a private purchase and does not have a string closure back or vent holes on the sides. The front 5 point star badge is a gorgeous gold bullion embroidered, felt back example in wonderful condition. The lining is a German style polished blue cotton in fantastic condition.