This is a set of Imperial Japanese Navy officers' formal Cap & special box. Very rare and in good condition. During the war in Japan, these were worn during ceremonies and gatherings, not in places of battle. ◆Imperial Japanese Navy Officers' Formal Cap Size: 15×40×16 cm Weight: 300g The materials used for each of these items are high quality and the sewing and construction is very careful. It's amazing. Notes: A piece of newspaper was tucked inside the hat. It bore the word “Taisho 大正.” This meant it referred to the Taisho era. The Taisho era spanned from 1912 to 1926. It was a time when Japan greatly expanded its influence across Asia. This revealed it was over 100 years old. ◆Special Box Size: 22×46×23 cm Weight: 2.3 kg Manufacturing Company: "鈴木 Suzuki" The name of this naval soldier is inscribed on the outside of the special box. It is a splendid, solid-feeling metal nameplate. Soldiers: Name: "村上 むらかみ Murakami" ※Total weight 5kg Shipping from Japan is very expensive because it is large and heavy. However, this time, the seller covers the shipping costs. Shipping is free. This is a rare occurrence. Valuable items are packaged tightly and shipped from Japan to overseas. It is old, so there are some signs of use and a few dirt, but overall it is in excellent preservation condition. During wartime in Japan, when supplies were scarce and resource prices were skyrocketing, only a few people could afford to own these sets. They were rich and of the upper class. These are items that have a small number of remaining pieces and are at the level of being displayed in a museum somewhere. That's great item. Please take a look and add to your collection. Carefully packed and shipped from Japan to overseas We have other rare items up for recent auctions, so please check back.