Japan, Imperial Navy. A Captain Dress Coat, C.1940 GTRexclude BLAQUIERE” on reverse

BLAQUIERE” on reverse

scuffing and tears at the edges

He was appointed Temporary Lieutenant from September 11

measuring 83 mm (w) x 104 mm (h)

Japan, Imperial Navy. A Captain Dress Coat, C.1940 GTRexclude BLAQUIERE” on reverseA Second War Imperial Japanese Navy coat constructed of black wool with a complete cotton blend interior lining. The cuffs of both arms bear sleeve insignias constructed of gold bullion representing the rank of Captain in the Imperial Japanese Navy. Down each breast lays six gilded bronze buttons beside six reinforced buttonholes, allowing the wearer to close the coat on either side. All buttons on the coat are engraved with a fouled anchor and cherry