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Medic (Type 98 Summer Tunic / Post-Showa 18)

This is an example of the attire worn by Army Medical Department non-commissioned officers and soldiers using the Type 98 Summer Tunic. In this example, the rank is Sergeant, and the individual is wearing the Medical Department identification insignias established in Showa 18. A medic in Type 98 Summer Tunic (front view)A medic in Type 98 Summer Tunic (rear view) As explained in the article on medics wearing the Tropics 2/3 Sleeves Shirt, non-commissioned officers and soldiers of the Medical Department carried bags marked with the Red Cross. The medic's bag was called a Bandage Kit (Hōtai-nō/繃帯嚢), while the medical…

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November 21st, 2024

Clothing / Field Gears

Detailing of the Type 98 Sun Hat (Late Model)

I added authentic woven star insignia to both the authentic Type 98 sun hat and the HIKISHOP replica that I introduced in my recent article. While I was at it, I also made some detailing enhancements to the HIKISHOP replica Processing the Woven Star Insignia Here is the authentic woven star insignia that I used. In my case, I happened to find it listed with an incorrect title on Yahoo Auctions, allowing me to acquire it at a low price. If you try to buy it online, each star generally costs around 3,000 to 4,000 yen. I fold this star…

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November 19th, 2024

Clothing / Personal Belongings / Uniforms

Rank Insignias and Identification Insignias after the Type 98

This time, I would like to introduce the changes in rank insignias and identification Insignias worn on the Type 98 military uniform established in Showa 13. When aiming to accurately reproduce past military attire, the specific year and month is an important factor. It is crucial to understand when the new regulations were implemented if one is to wear military attire according to the revised standards; otherwise, it may result in a uniform that does not actually exist. However, in the case of wearing military attire based on older regulations, it is acceptable even if it is after the new…

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November 5th, 2024

Clothing / Field Gears

Type 98 Sun Hat (Late Model)

This time, I'm comparing the late model of the Type 98 Sun Hat with the HIKISHOP replica. The authentic Type 98 Sun Hats occasionally appear on Yahoo Auctions, usually trading for around 30,000 to 50,000 yen. The Type 98 Sun Hat has early and late models. The version established in 1930 (Showa 5)1 featured a metal star insignia and had ventilation holes at the top and on both sides. The one I'm introducing this time is the Sun Hat revised in 1941 (Showa 16)2, where the metal star insignia was replaced with a woven yellow star, and the ventilation holes…

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September 9th, 2024

Clothing / Field Gears

Red Cross Patch

I have obtained an authentic Red Cross Patch that medics and military nurses wore on their left arm. The easiest replica of the Red Cross Patch to obtain is the one from HIKISHOP. In this article, I would like to summarize the evolution of the Red Cross Patch and provide a comparison between an authentic Red Cross Patch and the HIKISHOP replica. The Evolution of the Red Cross Armband Meiji 41 (1908) Established Red Cross Patch According to historical documents from the Japan Center for Asian Historical Records, the details of the Red Cross Patch were officially standardized in 1908…

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August 25th, 2024

Example of Attire / Field Gears / For Beginners / Weapons

Method of Pistol Carrying for Non-Commissioned Officers and Soldiers

In the case of the Japanese Army, certain non-commissioned officers and soldiers with specific duties or roles carried pistols. Here are examples. Cavalry Tank Crew Military Police Heavy Machine Gunners and Light Machine Gunners in the Infantry In this article, I would like to introduce the general method of carrying pistols for non-commissioned officers and soldiers. Procedure for Wearing a Pistol Holster First, hang the Bread Bag (Zatsu-no/雑嚢) on the right side and the canteen on the left side. Position the left edge of the Bread Bag so that it is roughly in the center of your body. Normally, the…

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June 24th, 2024

Clothing / Field Gears / Weapons

Modification of Replica Type 14 Nambu Pistol Holsters

I have two types of replica Type 14 Nambu Pistol Holsters. One is an early model made by HIKISHOP, and the other is a late model from an unknown manufacturer. There are no issues using them to store and use the Marushin gas gun, but I would like to make the following modifications for detail improvement. Modify the storage pocket to fit the pistol cartridge paper box. Add a loop to store the cleaning rod. The left is an early model made by HIKISHOP, the right is a late model from an unknown manufacturer Expansion of the Storage Pocket To…

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June 10th, 2024