Imperial Japanese Navy Sailor’s Cap (WWII)

An original enlisted man’s cap from the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II.
• The dark blue tally bears gilt characters 大日本帝國海軍 (Dai Nippon Teikoku Kaigun – “Great Imperial Japanese Navy”).
• At the back are the traditional streamers with gold anchors.
• Inside remains the cloth label with kanji fields for the sailor’s name, issue date, and naval district/arsenal.

Constructed of dark blue wool with a sweatband. A well-preserved example for its age, with clear inscriptions and original ribbons intact.