Original WWII Japanese Special Naval Landing Forces Petty Officer Cotton Forage Cap dated 1944 - SNLF U.S. Militaria Beautifully made and as stated

Beautifully made and as stated we have no idea what it was intended for

The title and distinctive dress of these horsemen were subsequently widely adopted by light cavalry regiments in European armies in the late 17th and early 18th centuries

Total Length:11 ½ inches

and two clear inspectors cartouches on the left side: R K W and W H R

and an original MP44 leather sling with 1944 date

Original WWII Japanese Special Naval Landing Forces Petty Officer Cotton Forage Cap dated 1944 - SNLF U.S. Militaria Beautifully made and as statedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition Japanese WWII tropical issue lightweight cotton Naval Landing Forces petty officer's forage cap. Features the classic four eyelet string closure to the back and a yellow embroidered Naval Landing Forces anchor with a cherry blossom to the front. There is a single black band around the bottom of the cap, and no wreath under the anchor, indicating that the wearer is a petty officer NCO.