Japanese army cap with box

[Remka]

Hello everyone,

I recently had this Japanese cap in its box of the manufacturer. The star seems to me a little high, they are normally more centered, what do you think?

Someone could translate the inscriptions on the box?

Thank you, best regards.

[beretta1934]

Star is maybe not too high. Any labels on the inside? Often black silky liner on these but have seen course weave too.

For Extra credit - name this famous Col from the first major battle of Guadalcanal

[GHP]

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Someone could translate the inscriptions on the box?

Right:
名品
Meihin
Fine product/masterpiece

羊*
Sheep/Wool [I *think* that first kanji is 羊; I can't read that second kanji]


Center:
軍帽
Gunbō
Military hat


Left: [no clues here ??]
*數
一,三五

1.35 [I think that might be a stylized 5, but am uncertain.


--Guy

[Remka]

Thanks for your help !

This type of cap is called type 45, but also M38, what is the correct name?

[Remka]

Here is the inside of the cap:

[GHP]

Name:


鳥居喜一
Torii Kiichi [could also be pronounced Yoshikazu]




--Guy

[William J]

Star is maybe not too high. Any labels on the inside? Often black silky liner on these but have seen course weave too.

For Extra credit - name this famous Col from the first major battle of Guadalcanal

I'll take the extra credit....that's Colonel Kiyonao Ichiki of the famous photograph of the doomed Ichiki detachment shown slain and partially buried in the sand...

[Britian_Jacky]

i believe its correct name is m38. Though i could be wrong. either name is right.