Original Pre-WWII Imperial Japanese Army Type 45 Officer Visor Cap 21st Century The scabbard for this example

The scabbard for this example is not the type usually used by ANZAC forces

which lasted 30 July 1912 – 25 December 1926

This example is marked on the back with 09

It has a molded steel fore stock that acts as the all steel ram rod holder

Original Pre-WWII Imperial Japanese Army Type 45 Officer Visor Cap 21st Century The scabbard for this exampleOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice condition Japanese Imperial Army Type 45 Officer's Visor hat. It has a body of brown green wool with a top panel seam of red piping, matching the color of the red wool cap band. There are no markings, but a period Japanese newspaper was inserted behind the sweatband to help the cap keep its shape. The center front of the cap features a brass Imperial Japanese Army Star, with brass chinstrap buttons.