Japan. Infantry troop uniform consisting of : - A pair of mustard-colored calf straps. BE. - A flat troop cap with headband and red piping with copper 5-pointed star. Very fine markings inside the cap. Good condition, with a few moth holes on the headband. - A woolen jacket model MEJI45 with straight collar, nicely marked inside. Made in TOKYO and dated 1915. Grade to be sewn on shoulders. Reminder of decoration on chest. - A pair of woollen pants model MEJI45, straight, for the troop (TAISHO3) made in HIROSHIMA and dated 1914. Period repairs to knees, right buttock and bottom of pants (rare set).

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