A red wool kepi with gold braid that represents the rank of 2^nd Lieutenant and leather visor and adjustable chin strap. 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 of the cap is fully lined in black silk with an adjustable sweat band. On the lining is embroidered the name of the owner of the cap. Included, is a red and white plumed feather in its original storage tube and carton. The dress cap comes stored in its original two piece, cardboard constructed carton that measures approximately 15cm x 23cm x 28cm. The cap is approximately a size 52.