WW2 Japanese army hat

[Swords]

Can I get help with the translation Having a hard time

[John C]

Left side is inspection mark for Army uniform depot in Osaka, middle is the date Showa 16 (1941), the right is size medium.

I recommend saving a screen shot of these for future translation as they are all very similar.

 

John C.

[EdWolf]

The date: Showa 16 (1941). Size medium but not sure about that.  Maybe others can fill in the missing parts

Edited December 25, 2025 by EdWolf

[John C]

1 minute ago, EdWolf said:

Showa 19 (1944)

I think it's a 16, Ed.

 

John C.

[EdWolf]

You're right. My bad eyes. I had already edited my post.

[Swords]

I also believe it’s 1941 just wanted to confirm My concern is the liner the cheese cloth liner is tighter According to the seller earlier ones were where as later weren’t 

I did a comparison with another cap 1943

 

[John C]

The 1943 hat was also made in a different uniform factory. So maybe just different supplier? BTW, the 1943 hat is size small (ko).

 

John C.

[Swords]

Maybe can’t all be the same as war went on materials were short