Original WWII Imperial Japanese Army Type 45 Non-commissioned Officer Visor Cap Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia his nickname to the rank

his nickname to the rank and file troops was "BOBS"

which has somewhat altered the profile of the blade

The butt plate is heavily hooked

This indicates the year of conversion

The paint markings are a just bit faded from cleaning and wear

Original WWII Imperial Japanese Army Type 45 Non-commissioned Officer Visor Cap Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia his nickname to the rankOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a solid condition Japanese Imperial Army Type 45 Non commissioned Officer's Visor hat. It has a body of brown green wool with a top panel seam of red piping, matching the color of the red wool cap band. The NCO version has a more "relaxed" look than the officer version, without the crown stiffener. The center front of cap features a brass Imperial Japanese Army Star along with brass Army Cherry Blossom