WWII Japanese Imperial Army Type 98 Service Tunic Dated 1944

World War II Japanese Imperial Army (IJA) Type 98 service tunic constructed from a coarse olive-drab wool-blend fabric. The interior right breast features a rectangular black ink stamp containing vertical columns of characters. A small oval stamp at the top is read literally as 三号 (Sango), indicating a Size 3. The main rectangular stamp contains vertical text; the right-most column is read literally as 昭和十九年 (Showa 19), dating the manufacture to 1944. The central column includes the character 大, associated with the Osaka Army Clothing Depot. Five vertical columns to the left are blank, intended for soldier identification. The garment features a stand-and-fall collar, a five-button front closure, and four external pockets including two pleated breast pockets and two waist pockets, all secured by scalloped flaps. The buttons are a dark-colored composition material. The interior is partially lined with a light-colored cotton fabric. Two rank collar tabs were found in the front pocket. The tunic includes a single rear vent and shows evidence of field use and period construction techniques. The tunic is in poor relic condition with significant structural damage and fabric loss throughout. Extensive brown staining, possibly biological or water-related, is present across the interior lining Pickup is Monday, Nov. 9, from 11 am to 7 pm at our facility in Lancaster, OH. Alternate pickup day is available by appointment for a $5 fee per lot, or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. If shipping – once packed up, we will send you a separate invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com. Sales tax collected on this auction. Our warehouse is in Lancaster, OH. If not shipping – pick up within 10 days or we will dispose of the item and you will not receive a refund. TL05