Any chance this ww2 japanese half tent is good

[bnd173d]

Just wondering if this japanese half tent is any good. Thanks ed

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If you need any other photos just ask. Thanks ed

[grimnar]

Hi Ed.
I think the condition would be the main reason people would suspect it may be a reproduction. Does it have any manufacturer's stampings on the edge anywhere? That would be the best way to tell an original from a reproduction in this condition.

Cheers

Matt

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Can not find any markings. Are all originals marked. Thanks again for any info. Thanks ed

[Rod G]

Hi Ed,

The grommets represent a pre 1944 shelter half, in 1944 there were a combination of leather triangles and steel corner grommets (obvious thing to say if it were dated). The sewn in loops are for a string that the soldier could use to tie it around his neck converting it into a rain cape. The loops appear in the wrong position, not close to the edge as this one. Shelter halfs always had depot and date stamps.

Rod

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Thanks rod. I sold it to a reinactor. Thanks ed