Japanese naval hat pin

[gmac1986]

Hey guys,

Found this for 1.00$

one of the split pins is missing however I cant argue with the price.

What kind of hat would this have gone on? I'm thinking pith helmet but I know hardly anything about the Japanese uniforms or insignia.

Thanks!

front
http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/...psf96ba883.jpg

Back
http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8c61aa82.jpg

[gunto]

Great price yes,it would go with a pith helmet

[Ryukyutunnelrat]

Great buy for an original insignia. Congrats.

David.