Original WWII Japanese Special Naval Landing Forces Cotton Forage Cap Dated 1944 - SNLF Martini-Henry Rifles which could be where it

which could be where it was issued during or after the war

as it was considered a hindrance to mounted Dragoons and Sailors who thereafter kept the ram rod suspended from the saddle or belt

It gradually replaced the sabre in all cavalry units except hussars during the 19th century

The success of the Henry rifle and its subsequent improvements lead to the development of the classic M1866 “Yellow Boy” rifle

-Japanese ID Book with many stamps & an original dog tag in the pocket

Original WWII Japanese Special Naval Landing Forces Cotton Forage Cap Dated 1944 - SNLF Martini-Henry Rifles which could be where itOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very good service worn Imperial Japanese Navy tropical forage cap associated with the Special Naval Landing Forces, or SNLF. Constructed from lightweight cotton for warm weather use, it retains its yellow embroidered naval anchor insignia, black insignia backing, decorative front chinstrap, rear lace adjustment, ventilation eyelets, and a partially legible interior depot cartouche dated Shwa 19,