Original Imperial Japanese WWII Navy Radio Operator Type 97 No. 1 Mk. 2 Gas Mask With Filter and Harness Military Books & Documents as the lock plate is

as the lock plate is fully proud over the stock

this fine example comes complete with its original scabbard and heavy belt frog

install the lock into the existing inletted aperture and then fit the new made screws

We have seen some refer to this as a "Belgian Marines" badge

These could probably be used for water

Original Imperial Japanese WWII Navy Radio Operator Type 97 No. 1 Mk. 2 Gas Mask With Filter and Harness Military Books & Documents as the lock plate isOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Imperial Japanese Navy was the navy of the Empire of Japan from 1868 to 1945, when it was dissolved following Japan's surrender in World War II. The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) was formed between 19521954 after the dissolution of the IJN. The Imperial Japanese Navy was the third largest navy in the world by 1920, behind the Royal Navy and the United States Navy (USN). It was supported by the