Type 98 Sun Hat
Using authentic Type 98 Sun Hats, I will compare several variants with different specifications. An early model with ventilation holes on the top and both sides is also included.
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November 17th, 2025
Detailing of the Type 98 Sun Hat
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…
November 19th, 2024
Comparison of the Authentic and Replica Type 98 Sun Hat
This time, I'm comparing 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 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…
September 9th, 2024
Medic (Tropics 2/3 Sleeves Shirt)
Overview This is an example of the attire worn by Army medic wearing a Tropics 2/3 Sleeves Shirt (Bōsho-juban/防暑襦袢). Also, wearing the Type 98 Summer Trousers on the lower half. A medic in tTopics 2/3 Sleeves Shirt (front view)A medic in tTopics 2/3 Sleeves Shirt (rear view) Imperial Japanese Army's tropical clothing includes three types: Tropics Tunic (Bōsho-i/防暑衣) :It has a jacket-like shape that can be worn with an open collar, and it also has…
September 24th, 2023