Original Item: Imperial Japanese Army Colonel/Lieutenant Colonel Collar Tabs (Type 98) - Set of 3 Pairs, Embroidered Cap Badge, and Medals

Product Description

This is a set of Imperial Japanese Army Colonel rank insignia (collar tabs) and embroidered star insignia (cap badges/armbands).

These items were discovered during a warehouse cleanup and were stored together in an aluminum can from the SAKURA FILM era.
The items in the photos are all that is included.


[Set Contents]
1. Type 98 Collar Tabs (Colonel): Total of 4 pieces (2 pairs, left and right)
• This is the type established in 1938 (Showa 13).
• Features 1 gold stripe and 3 stars indicating Colonel.
• The back has a split pin fixing, original to the period. No stars are missing.
These are considered rare items.

2. Type 98 Collar Tabs (Lieutenant Colonel): Total of 2 pieces (1 pair, left and right)
• Lieutenant Colonel rank insignia with 1 gold stripe and 2 stars.
*Some stars may be prone to detachment, but we will deliver them in their original condition from the time.
There are also 2 pieces with no stars attached. Please refer to the images.

3. Embroidered Star Insignia (Cap Badge/Armband): Total of 6 pieces
• With pentagonal backing for garrison caps (field caps): 2 pieces
• Star insignia with circular backing: 4 pieces
• These are embroidered types from the latter half of the war, when metal was scarce, or for field use.

4. SAKURA COLOR Aluminum Film Can: 1 piece
• This was used as a storage container at the time.
[Condition]
• These are genuine items from the period, actually used and stored several decades ago.
• There is age-related tarnishing of the metal, scuffing of the fabric, and deterioration of the backing material on the reverse, but there is no significant insect damage or breakage, and they are in relatively good condition for historical materials of this era.
• Please check the photos for details on the condition.

[Notes]
• We are looking for buyers who will cherish these as historical materials and who understand antique items.
The product details have been generated by AI.
Please understand that the description is for reference only.

• As these are very old and delicate items, they will be shipped as-is without any aggressive cleaning.

We do not accept returns for minor details or questions after purchase.
Thank you for your consideration.

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