Original WWII Japanese Naval Landing Forces Officer Cotton Forage Cap - SNLF U.S. Civil War The Raupenhelme had a leather

The Raupenhelme had a leather body with a large wool or hair comb on the top and was worn by all ranks from 1800 to 1886 undergoing numerous modifications

Luzon and Mindanoa

It is offered in wonderful condition and is an extremely rare Airborne officer jacket

There is a bit of oxidation in the brass from cleaning an exposure to the elements

The attack was successful

Original WWII Japanese Naval Landing Forces Officer Cotton Forage Cap - SNLF U.S. Civil War The Raupenhelme had a leatherOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic, perhaps even unissued, condition Japanese WWII tropical issue light weight cotton Naval Landing Forces officer's forage cap. Features the classic four eyelet string closure to the back and a yellow embroidered Naval Landing Forces anchor to the front. There is also a decorative chin strap across the front, as is standard, with three vent eyelets per side. The interior crown bears Kanji ink