WW2 Original IJA Imperial Japanese Army Uniform Greatcoat Type 45 Taisho Showa

  

WW2 Original IJA Imperial Japanese Army Uniform Greatcoat Type 45 for EM or NCO. Hat and epaulette not included. Type 45 Kai (Model "Type 45-altered", preceding model of "Showa 5").

Produced in Taisho 11 (1922). [blurred size marking] Estimated to be between size 3 to size 4 in the 1 to 6 scale of sizing remarks: size 3 to 4 is modern asian size M equivalent. Made bigger than tunic sizing to accommodate wear on top of it. Belt hooks intact (2 in back side to support the belt). All original buttons: front button 1 missing.

Shoulder board holding lining missing. Come without hood remarks: field alteration to this greatcoat model is found removing the hood occasionally due to the soldier's personal preference.

It is also possible that the hood was removed post-war. Historical Info: Type 45 (Kai) greatcoat was prevalent pre-war to around 1938 in the cold region e. Manchuria/China worn alongside with Type Showa 5 Tunic. Photographs showed its use in the Battle of Nanking (1937/38). Its prevalence was further than the Type Showa 5 greatcoat.

This will be a great piece to complete your IJA backpack (rolled) or display (to be complete with a pair of shoulder boards). Due to the pandemic parcel to some destinations may be delayed or canceled. I do not hide facts but may miss them so please consult if you need more info.

This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\Japan\Other Japanese WWII Orig Items". The seller is "phecda1029" and is located in this country: HK.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
• Theme: Militaria
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Conflict: WW II (1939-45)