Japan, Empire. An Imperial Naval Officer's Field Cap, C.1941 Hold marked "STERLING" and "NAT'L

marked "STERLING" and "NAT'L

abbreviated SNSP)

edged with red Waffenfarbe (indicating Flakartillerie)

measures 149 mm (w) x 209 mm (h)

Japan, Empire. An Imperial Naval Officer's Field Cap, C.1941 Hold marked "STERLING" and "NAT'LExterior fabricated from navy blue wool, with two rows on white cotton rank striping around the circumference, complemented by six reinforced ventilation holes near the top, three on each side. The rear is vented with four reinforced holes, two on both sides, with a navy blue cotton tie fed through the holes to secure the cap in place. There is a narrow leather chinstrap riveted in place on both sides, with a smooth black finished upper and raw