Other items Uniforms of the Imperial Japanese Army



general tomoyuki yamashita in tropical uniform white shirt worn outside tunic collar


the ija issued single-breasted cloaks, on coats, capes , raincoats hoods in khaki.



senninbari red-sash 1,000 stitch belts worn around waist of uniforms. supposed bring luck, confer courage, , make wearer immune bullets.
hachimaki (鉢巻) stylized headband (bandana) in japanese culture, made of red or white cloth, , worn symbol of perseverance or effort wearer.
fatigues - white cotton fatigues issued tropical uniform when light-khaki (tan) adopted hot-weather uniform color, fatigues worn on standard uniform keep clean while doing dirty-work. later olive-green version of white fatigues issued.
bousyo-i/tropical - tropical cotton uniform, design similar m98, available in tan or light khaki, superseded later in war versions in medium dark green. featured open collars, buttoned side-vent flaps below armpits, , pleated patch or internal pockets flaps. trousers full-length, 3/4 length, or loose fitting breeches style pantaloon. troops in pacific islands wore knee-length shorts lightweight cotton shirt had 3 front buttons, 3/4-length sleeves , patch breast-pockets flaps. officers wore short- or long-sleeved lightweight white (or off-white) tropical shirt green trousers, , when wore green tropical tunic wore shirt collar outside , on tunic collar.
kessenfuku/battle dress - waist-length jacket 2 hidden slash breast pockets, , 2 internal pockets flaps. had fold-down collar , reinforced elbows. cheaper materials used in fabrication many variations in material , color.
imperial guard - until 1939 cavalry of imperial guard wore french-style parade uniform consisting of dark-blue tunic red brandenburg braiding, red kepi , red breeches. red kepi had white plume red base. off-duty members wore dark blue tunic 5 rows of black mohair froggings , dark blue breeches red stripe down each seam. prior general adoption of khaki japanese army after russo-japanese war of 1904–1905, all-white linen uniform had been worn in hot weather. infantry of imperial guard wore dark blue uniform white leggings both parade , service wear until 1905. distinguished of line infantry red band , piping on peaked service-cap (instead of yellow). following adoption of khaki service-dress guard infantry wore on occasions. in field army s basic uniform worn. worn either chrysanthemum or star in wreath.
shin guntō - shin guntō (新軍刀?, new army sword ) weapon , badge of rank used imperial japanese army between 1935 , 1945.






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