J000593 (IJA) CASED MAJOR'S DRESS CAP & PLUME.

An officers black wool full dress cap, with its original leather and fabric covered case, and its accompanying feather plume, also cased. The cap is comprised of a one-piece circular crown, a two-piece body, a one-piece center band, and a black lacquered visor. The crown is ringed with golden tress, and has a five-pointed star, also of golden tress, sewn to its center. Affixed over the forward seam line of the body is a golden-colored alloy "sun," from which extends eight long and eight short "rays," with smaller rays between them. An opening to the topmost ray allows for the plume to be inserted. A blackened chin strap with dual adjustment sliders are fixed over each ear by a small gilt button that bears a cherry blossom to them. The blackened visor has a reinforced blackened edge sewn to it. It is smooth to the upper face and textured to its lower. The interior is fully lined in ribbed, black silk with a 4.5cm wide blackened oilcloth adjustable sweatband. The name "Yoshitake" is embroidered to the silk lining. Included is a red and white feather plume with its original storage tube and carton. The cap measures approximately a size 50. Also included is an oval, fabric and leather covered carton with a single prong buckle. The case measures approximately 15cm x 22cm x 28cm.

GRADE ****1/4                             PRICE $320.00

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