Japanese Paratrooper Uniform question

[Matthew G.]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121221966028...84.m1426.l2649

What's everyone's thoughts on this uniform? Not familiar with these. Thanks!

[J7W22007]

Hi Matthew,

RUN AWAY, Fast !

Please look at this:

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=702197

Now we know they are from Oklahoma.

Thank you for posting.

Regards,
Taka

[Matthew G.]

Thanks for the informative post!

[J7W22007]

Hate to see things like this happening !

[Staldion]

I would say run away from the seller too. If you search cupman on the forum you will see that you have to be highly suspicious if you still want to trade with him.

8 bids on it, sad to see we can't do nothing about it.
At least you would not put the 9th bid.

[Walter Schmidt]

http://page16.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/u59422455
Here is where it came from

[J7W22007]

Sold for $1,272.87 !!!!!

NUTS!

[Jareth]

Sad. Some uneducated collector got ripped off by cup man again!

[J7W22007]

http://page16.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/u59422455
Here is where it came from

Thank you for the additional link, Walter-san !

Here are the close-up shots of the collar rank tabs, and the paint schemes.

[muzrub]

Another ebay seller with a 100% perfect record.

Buyers and collectors don't help themselves.

[airborne]

Not even close

This is not even close to be the camouflage painted on by the Giretsu commandos for the Yontan airfield operation in May 1945. the camouflage was slopily field done several days before the operation.
I do have an original jacket, pants, equipment and flag from the Giretsu unit brought home by one of the Navy Seabee who cleaned up the area after the attack. Also numerous photos taken of the aftermath. The camouflage was done by black ink blotches smeared or dabbed on, not factory done, no indication paint or brown color was used.

I will share them later. I have been extensively researching this operation for a book about them. Working on identifiying the members of the unit in photographs.

I am needing some translation help with the unit roster, book articles, films and my flag if anyone is interested in helping? Happy to pay for your time.

Jeff

[J7W22007]

This is not even close to be the camouflage painted on by the Giretsu commandos for the Yontan airfield operation in May 1945. the camouflage was slopily field done several days before the operation.
I do have an original jacket, pants, equipment and flag from the Giretsu unit brought home by one of the Navy Seabee who cleaned up the area after the attack. Also numerous photos taken of the aftermath. The camouflage was done by black ink blotches smeared or dabbed on, not factory done, no indication paint or brown color was used.

I will share them later. I have been extensively researching this operation for a book about them. Working on identifiying the members of the unit in photographs.

I am needing some translation help with the unit roster, book articles, films and my flag if anyone is interested in helping? Happy to pay for your time.

Jeff

Now that's something different.

I can't wait to see your Giretsu collections !!!

Regards,
Taka

[Jareth]

Jeff, that uniform & grouping sounds fascinating ! I assume it has ink camo ?

[Ryukyutunnelrat]

Jeff, fantastic! I have been waiting a long time to see an original Giretsu grouping from the Okinawa operation. When you get the time, please, please share

Best, David.

[Jareth]

David post your haversack/ bread bag ! Love to see it again!