Japan, Imperial. An Sergeant Major’s M98 Tunic, C.1944 Hold functional example without major signs

functional example without major signs of wear

The first inscribed "115 BN" on the reverse

maker marked “Werner Redo - Saarlautern” on reverse

After finishing his navigation course

the Germans invaded through the Low Countries

Japan, Imperial. An Sergeant Major’s M98 Tunic, C.1944 Hold functional example without major signsThis is an extremely well preserved Imperial Japanese Army Sergeant Major M98 service tunic, constructed of olive drab coloured wool twill. The collars of the tunic are flanked by tabs, constructed of multi coloured, machine embroidered rayon. Each tab consists of a red base bisected by a golden yellow central band, in turn bearing three five pointed stars, and measures 17 mm (w) x 40 mm (l). Each breast flap has two pockets, with the upper pockets