Original WWII Japanese Special Naval Landing Forces Petty Officer Cotton Forage Cap dated 1944 - SNLF Martini-Henry Accessories or "Force"

or "Force"

We were in the IP (Initial Point - when you then fly straight - flak or anything

which has shortened the blade by about 1/8 inch

it looks to be a very attractive and somewhat rare 三盆杉 - Three Cedars

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Original WWII Japanese Special Naval Landing Forces Petty Officer Cotton Forage Cap dated 1944 - SNLF Martini-Henry Accessories or "Force"Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition Japanese WWII tropical issue lightweight cotton Naval Landing Forces petty officer's forage cap. Features the classic four eyelet string closure to the back and a yellow embroidered Naval Landing Forces anchor with a cherry blossom to the front. There is a single black band around the bottom of the cap, and no wreath under the anchor, indicating that the wearer is a petty officer NCO.