I compared the S&Graf Shelter Half with an authentic one. The fabric and color tone have a fairly good feel, though the cord specifications leave a bit to be desired. Still, as a replica you can use without hesitation, it’s perfectly practical.
The Hinomaru Ring and Sword Hanger Belt used by sword-bearing NCOs and soldiers of the Imperial Japanese Army, comparing a replica with a rare authentic belt.
Here is an introduction to the Type 5 Canteen used by enlisted men and NCOs of the Imperial Japanese Army. There are three variants—I-gō, Ro-gō, and Ha-gō—distinguished by differences in the Canteen strap.
Adding authentic woven star insignia to an original Type 98 Sun Hat and a HIKISHOP replica, and detailing the replica further.
How the rank and Identification Insignia on the Type 98 uniform (1938) changed over time, traced through army uniform regulations.
An authentic late-model Type 98 Sun Hat compared with the HIKISHOP replica, plus how the Sun Hat was worn according to primary sources.
An authentic Red Cross Patch worn on the left arm by army medics and nurses, compared with the HIKISHOP replica, along with the history of its regulations.