Japan, Imperial. An Sergeant Major’s M98 Tunic, C.1944 Auction Herrmann was awarded the Swords

Herrmann was awarded the Swords on January 23

Later on the same day Major Garay assisted in making a reconnaissance of a bridge site which was being subjected to intense enemy mortar fire

23 mm in diameter

but is easily repaired

these shields are flat-topped with a pointed bottom

Japan, Imperial. An Sergeant Major’s M98 Tunic, C.1944 Auction Herrmann was awarded the SwordsThis is an extremely well preserved Imperial Japanese Army Sergeant Major M98 service tunic, constructed of olive drab coloured wool twill. The collars of the tunic are flanked by tabs, constructed of multi coloured, machine embroidered rayon. Each tab consists of a red base bisected by a golden yellow central band, in turn bearing three five pointed stars, and measures 17 mm (w) x 40 mm (l). Each breast flap has two pockets, with the upper pockets