A Type 3 WWII Japanese Army Tunic by‘Tailor Koizumi & Co. Kanazawa’ . Sn 18555 A Type 3 WWII Japanese Army Tunic by‘Tailor Koizumi & Co. Kanazawa’ . Sn 18555 Clothing

A Type 3 (3 Shiki-Gun-i) WWII Japanese Army tunic. The Type 3 was introduced in 1943 and was similar to the Type 98 but was made of cheaper materials. Type 3 uniforms for enlisted men also consisted of only 3 size options compared to the 6 size options for the Type 98. It was produced in various shades of green. Officers could wear the uniform tunic open over a white or light green shirt with or without a black or green tie. Inside on one of the two buttoned internal breast pockets there is a badge with the maker ‘Tailor Koizumi & Co. Kanazawa’. There is a secret pocket with a Japanese symbol embroidered on it. There are two side pockets and two breast pockets to the front. Collar 16”, length 26” and armpit to armpit is 17”. There are a number of old ‘stable’ moth holes to the rear of the tunic. The price includes U.K. delivery. Sn 18555.