Original WWII Imperial Japanese Army Officer Captain Dress Hat with Plume German Military Maps represented by King Edward VII

represented by King Edward VII

the Germans launched a surprise offensive through the Ardennes Forest which became known as the Battle of the Bulge

Ardennes (Battle of the Bulge) and Central Eurpoe

so the folding feature was discontinued and a steel scabbard provided

This is the Large Select version

Original WWII Imperial Japanese Army Officer Captain Dress Hat with Plume German Military Maps represented by King Edward VIIOriginal Item: Only One Available. Midnight blue wool hat with four bands of gold braid trim indicating the rank of Captain. Features a patent leather visor and chinstrap in very good condition. Complete black silk lining with Japanese Kanji characters. Cap has one area of damage to the sweatband and some of the gold bands are detached in areas, but it displays exceptionally well.