WWII Imperial Japanese Army 1'st Class Private Winter Tanker Jacket Produced 1943

Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) winter tank jacket from World War II. Waist short, heavily padded cotton jacket, featuring a distinctive sheepskin style fur collar was issued specifically to Japanese tank crews and armored troops for use in winter conditions. One large external patch pocket with a flap, located on the left side of the chest. To the chest is a IJA rank insignia neatly hand sewn in place, a red rectangular cloth patch with two stars indicating the rank private first class within the Imperial Army. The jacket is closed with 4 large buttons at the front. Inside is lined with quilted cotton. Left inside lapel has two different stamps. They are Japanese army issue stamps with following information:  Size is small, the jacket was produced year 1943 (Showa 18-nen sei). There is also a inspection/approval stamp by the arsenal. The jacket is in very good condition with light signs of age and real use. No holes, tears or larger stains.

Highly sought-after and rare collector’s item!!