Japan, Imperial. A Second War Visor Cap, C.1941 Newly Listed The ricasso bears an intact

The ricasso bears an intact brown leather washer covering the seam with the upper crossguard

Footnote: Alexander Wood Mitchell was born in Scotland in 1897 and was working as a printer in Toronto before enlisting in February 1916

117 mm x 166 mm)

1917 for overseas service in the French theatre

one tiny hairline crack to white enamels otherwise in nearly extremely fine condition

Japan, Imperial. A Second War Visor Cap, C.1941 Newly Listed The ricasso bears an intactWith minimal mothing, this cap is an excellent example. Marked on the silk interior, it exhibits a strong leather sweat band and chin strap. With slight flaking of the brim, the cap remains supple and durable. Very fine overall.