Tunics, original?

[Brad G]

All these tunics are the same size, that would have to indicate some thing right?
I've had a bit of a look at Japanese items on ebay lately and these look too good to be true.



http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....MEWA:IT&ih=004

Regards,
Brad

[Banzi64]

it's original

[Brad G]

it's original

They do look very nice that is why i just had to ask. They have been going quite cheap.
Do you kow any story about them?
Who, when, where?

Brad

[Jareth]

Brad, years after the war & even recently, quantities of surplus uniforms(all types) & caps have been found in Japan. Most have had original collar tabs added post war. Lose rule: if interior ink stamp (blank, three part rectangle) hasn't had owners name added then the tabs are likely added post war. As a long time collector I can tell you how rare it is to find an actual issued/named combat uniform with original (to tunic!) collar tabs!

[Brad G]

Thanks Jareth,
I might try to pick one up if the price is right. Tabs added later or not.

Brad