2489 - Officer Yasundri Kojima’s ensemble. Consists of a navy blue wool spencer with black mohair rank insignia on the sleeves. Numerous mohair stripes throughout the spencer. Collar rank insignia in black wool with gold braid. All fastening hooks are present. Double lining in black cotton fabric, with a white cotton diamond-patterned insert bearing the name “Yasundri Kojima.” A summer spencer made of white cotton fabric. All buttons are present and stamped with the naval anchor and a cherry blossom. Shoulder tabs are made of black cloth with gold braid. The lining features a white cotton diamond-patterned patch bearing the name “Yasundri Kojima.” A few visible stains. A summer jacket made of white cotton fabric; all buttons are present and stamped with a naval anchor and a cherry blossom. Shoulder tabs made of black cloth with gold braid featuring a silver-colored cherry blossom. Manufacturer’s label present in the collar, along with the name in kanji. A flag painted on silk and mounted on rice paper, original. Numerous painted Kanji characters. Dimensions: 95 x 103 cm. According to information found by the seller, Yasundri Kojima was 73rd in his class at the Naval Academy. He was a Kaiten pilot, a kamikaze submarine pilot. A very rare and exceptional ensemble belonging to a kamikaze submarine pilot. Note some wear and patina on the pieces. Condition II+. Uniform set belonging to Officer Yasundri Kojima. Includes a navy blue wool mess jacket with black mohair sleeve rank insignia and numerous mohair bands. Black wool collar rank tabs with gold braid. All fastening hooks are present. Black cotton lining with a white cotton diamond-shaped name label reading “Yasundri Kojima.” A white cotton summer mess jacket with all buttons present, stamped with a naval anchor and cherry blossom. Black wool shoulder straps with gold braid. Interior white cotton diamond-shaped label with the name “Yasundri Kojima.” A white cotton summer tunic with all buttons featuring a naval anchor and cherry blossom. Black wool shoulder straps with gold braid and silver-colored cherry blossoms. Manufacturer’s label and personal kanji inside the collar. Original hand-painted silk flag mounted on rice paper with numerous painted kanji. Dimensions: 95 x 103 cm. According to information provided by the seller, Yasundri Kojima was a member of the 73rd class at the Naval Academy and a Kaiten suicide submarine pilot. A very rare and exceptional collection belonging to a suicide submarine pilot. Some wear and patina. Condition II plus.