Pocket Patch Insignia

[Bobby R.]

I found this image of an Imperial guard soldier wearing a pocket patch. Looks to be pinned on. a Pvt rank with a number 8 patch attached.

[Bobby R.]

Group photo of soldiers from the Philippines again showing the wearing of the pocket patch insignia. I have seen these worn on the side of the hat and have a Army field cap with one still attached.

[Dean Brock]

Does anyone have some Naval examples to post? I have only owned a few in my time and currently don't have any. They must be tough to find.

Bob,
I guess these apply.......modified collar or shoulderboards for wearing on chest. Note they are squared off.

[Bobby R.]

Dean, yes the squared off ones are the only ones I've seen on a uniform or flight suit chest. Different than the angled Navy collar tabs. Now to fine one sewn on patch with a name below. That would be nice.

[RussellM]

Many thanks for the explanation CB, very interesting. It's nice to see some in-wear pics as well. Thanks to all for posting those - hope to see more patches and pics. Looks to be a unique type of Japanese militaria to collect.

Regards
Russ

[cbuehler]

Dean, yes the squared off ones are the only ones I've seen on a uniform or flight suit chest. Different than the angled Navy collar tabs. Now to fine one sewn on patch with a name below. That would be nice.

I dont think you are likely to find a Navy pocket hanger arrangement like the Army ones. I have never seen one, not even a photo such such a thing.
Again, that is not to say they never existed, but I think you get the idea!
Also, sometimes the angled tabs were used also and just stitched to the breast of the uniform. They used whatever they had.

CB