Swords Posted June 1, 2023 Report Posted June 1, 2023 Hi I purchased this hat and am hoping someone will know what the kanji means Any assistance is appreciated Steve 1 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted June 1, 2023 Report Posted June 1, 2023 Middle row of second photo is "1943". Others will have to give you the rest. Nice hat! Quote
Nobody Posted June 1, 2023 Report Posted June 1, 2023 中號 – Medium size 昭和十八年製 – Made in Showa 18th year (1943) 本廠檢定 – Approved by the Head (Army Clothing) Depot 行田納 – Supplied by a factory in Gyoda (I’m unsure.) 1 1 Quote
Swords Posted June 1, 2023 Author Report Posted June 1, 2023 Thanks so much The date there me thinking 1943 would hav a # 16? but thanks good info Thanks Bruce I bought this because of the condition like all my Japanese especially swords I’m maybe I’m too anal lol I would rather spend more money on something really nice than less nice Thats me Here’s picture of the front Steve 1 Quote
John C Posted June 1, 2023 Report Posted June 1, 2023 Some additional info: the type of star on the front would indicate an enlisted rank. John C. 1 Quote
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