{"product_id":"imperial-japanese-army-type-98-officer-tunic-lieutenant-colonel-rank-named-police-academy-instructor-badge","title":"Imperial Japanese Army Type 98 Officer Tunic – Lieutenant Colonel Rank – Named – Police Academy Instructor Badge","description":"\u003cp\u003eOffered here is an original Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) Type 98 officer’s tunic, displaying Lieutenant Colonel rank insignia and featuring a surname sewn inside, along with a 2nd pattern Police Academy Instructor badge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a highly collectible WWII-era Japanese uniform piece with strong historical and display appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfiguration \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBranch: Imperial Japanese Army (IJA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: Type 98 Officer Tunic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRank: Lieutenant Colonel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Wool construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollar Tabs: Red with rank stars present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosure: Button-front officer style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior: Surname tag sewn inside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBadge: 2nd Pattern Police Academy Instructor badge attached\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tunic remains in good overall condition for its age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExterior wool shows light wear with good overall presentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRank insignia remains intact and clearly visible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior shows notable wear and damage, including fraying and loss in areas (see photos)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStitching and structure remain largely intact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall, this is an honest, original example with strong display presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Type 98 tunic was the standard service uniform for Japanese Army officers during WWII.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eField-grade officer ranks such as Lieutenant Colonel are significantly less common than lower ranks, adding to the desirability of this piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe inclusion of a surname tag provides potential for further research, while the Police Academy Instructor badge adds an additional layer of uniqueness and historical interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE SHIPPING!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42805707407437,"sku":null,"price":485.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/6E3C8153-4F4D-4134-98FB-F17CDC817690.jpg?v=1774113484","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/imperial-japanese-army-type-98-officer-tunic-lieutenant-colonel-rank-named-police-academy-instructor-badge","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}