Japanese WWII Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Rate, 1942 Pattern
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $35.00

Original era manufacture. Yellow embroidered anchor on a black cotton backing which is sewn to white canvas. Enameled yellow cherry blossom in the center. Shows normal age and wear. General purpose rate worn on all uniforms including the green SNLF. At the time of our purchase, the rate was missing its small yellow blossom. We installed an original example from extras we have in our office in the pre-existing hole.