Original Japanese WWII Imperial Guard Officer Visor Cap British Militaria one only known to exist

one only known to exist

The ricasso is stamped with the classic WKC knight's Helmet and

Hats like this are often encountered in old photographs and illustrations being worn in a jaunty fashion at an extreme angle that perhaps led to the later term "side cap" for casual military head wear

and additional paper inspection label and ink Luftwaffe stamp ST

and the civic eagle is nearly 100%

Original Japanese WWII Imperial Guard Officer Visor Cap British Militaria one only known to existOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a rare Japanese Imperial Guard Officer Visor Cap has a body of light brown green woven cotton with a fine woven wool cover. The cover is in excellent condition, the cover cap top shows slight discoloration and wear. The top panel seam of both the cap and cover feature red piping, matching the color of the red wool cap band. Center of cap features a bronze Cherry Blossom over a Wreath with lovely patina which