Original WWII Imperial Japanese Army Type 45 Non-commissioned Officer Visor Cap British Documents & Books sports a brass front zipper

sports a brass front zipper (functional) and bears the classic US Navy black and gold nomenclature tag at the interior neck that reads:

Chest width: 17"

Army Air Force ’backpack style escape parachute

It's possible that parts were swapped when it was shortened

Original WWII Imperial Japanese Army Type 45 Non-commissioned Officer Visor Cap British Documents & Books sports a brass front zipperOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a solid condition Japanese Imperial Army Type 45 Non commissioned Officer's Visor hat. It has a body of brown green wool with a top panel seam of red piping, matching the color of the red wool cap band. The NCO version has a more "relaxed" look than the officer version, without the crown stiffener. The center front of cap features a brass Imperial Japanese Army Star, however the chin strap and cherry blossom