peter Posted March 4, 2011 Report Posted March 4, 2011 Hello all, clearing out a drawer and found this tally i bought a few years ago, any help with the kanji would be appreiciated, many thanks, Peter Quote
John A Stuart Posted March 4, 2011 Report Posted March 4, 2011 I can't figure one kanji. 大日本帝国 ?軍 Dai Nippon Tei Koku ? Gun. The Empire of Japan ? Force. John Quote
peter Posted March 4, 2011 Author Report Posted March 4, 2011 thanks John i think it must be "Naval " as there is an anker either end of the tally, is it possible ww11 as when i bought it the lady said it had been wrapped up and in the back of her fathers wardrobe or a repo? Peter Quote
Baka Gaijin Posted March 4, 2011 Report Posted March 4, 2011 Afternoon all Try "Kai" John, as in Kaigun (Navy). Cheers Malcolm Quote
John A Stuart Posted March 4, 2011 Report Posted March 4, 2011 Of course!! Thanks. 大日本帝国海軍 John Quote
kusunokimasahige Posted March 4, 2011 Report Posted March 4, 2011 Here is an image of an original WWII one which sold on ebay not too long ago. WW2 Imperial Japanese Navy Enlisted Sailor Flat Hat Cap KM Quote
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