Original WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Sailor “Donald Duck” Flat Cap With “Great Japan Imperial Navy” Talley Antique Smith & Wessons the cross symbolizes Eastern Orthodox

the cross symbolizes Eastern Orthodox Christianity

and the barrel has been fitted with a long range sight similar to a trapdoor Springfield

They also could be used by the Royal Navy for timing torpedoes

The finish is most certainly period with the slightly milky patina and yellowish tinge typical of mid-19th century nickel plating

He mustered out of service July 14

Original WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Sailor “Donald Duck” Flat Cap With “Great Japan Imperial Navy” Talley Antique Smith & Wessons the cross symbolizes Eastern OrthodoxOriginal Item: Only One Available. Issue quality IJN enlisted hat in dark blue navy wool. Standard cap tally of embroidered golden characters on a black ribbon and two anchors. The talley present is the standard GREAT JAPAN IMPERIAL NAVY. The embroidery is in great shape without any loss to the characters. There is a tag on the interior, a good research project. The stiffening rim spring is present, and it has not rusted or broken. Hat comes complete,