A WWll Imperial Japanese Army Air Force Airman / pilot's summer flying helmet / hat and portrait. The large photo portrait ( 9" x 11 1/2") is of an unknown army airman wearing a two piece type summer flying suit, helmet and goggles. The three star collar tabs indicate that his rank is most likely Sergeant Major.The summer flying helmet is of typical light tan leather with IJAAF orange star on the front. Chin strap and rear adjustment strap show signs of use. Helmet features full ar ...click for details
An Imperial Japanese Navy Officer's Full Dress Fore and Aft hat dating from the early 20th century right up to and including WW2. Still in its original storage case, this hat has been in storage for half a century. The two rings of bullion running over the rosette signify that this hat belonged to the rank of Field Officer. Originally modeled on British design, the makers crest on the underside features crowns and stags. The liner is leather with red silk interior. Overall condition is good ...click for details
A WWll issue Imperial Japanese Army Officer's set of Shin Gunto sword mounts or Koshirae. The set come complete with a distinctive brown combat cover. Judging by the amount of wear on the ring holder (see photo) this set of mounts saw many years of service in the field. Overall condition is fair with no seppa and broken leather securing strap, however, will accommmodate a late war blade easily. Overall length is 38". An excellent display item to complete any WW2 Japanese Army display. ...click for details
A late WW2 Japanese Army Officer's Shin Gunto sword with 'filler' blade (blunt dummy, not original and only to keep the fittings together). This type of sword was favored by the Special Naval Landing Forces, the Japanese equivalent of the Marines (but not exclusively). This is a heavy sword with steel scabbard. Near the tsuba is scratched the officer's surname and the city name Himeji. There are two mekugi ana on the tsuka. From wear on the saya, it appears that this sword has se ...click for details
A late WWll issue Imperial Japanese Army Officer's set of Shin Gunto sword mounts or Koshirae. The set come complete with a custom made tsunagi that was probably made at the end of the war when the blade was surrendered to Allied Forces. Other typical late war issue features include the simple sarute, leather fastening strip and what looks like a pigskin combat cover. Overall condition is good and will accommmodate a late war blade easily. Overall length is 37 1/2". An excellent display ...click for details
