Authentic WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Sleeve Rank Patch
Original World War II Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) Petty Officer 1st Class (上等兵曹 - Jōtō Heisō) winter service sleeve rank insignia. This 1942–1945 pattern arm badge features dark navy blue wool base construction with machine-woven gold horizontal ranking stripes, an embroidered fouled anchor, and an attached yellow-enameled metal cherry blossom (sakura) insignia denoting the seaman/line branch.
The reverse retains the original coarse off-white cotton buckram backing cloth with a period hand-inked sailor\'s surname kanji marking \"今\" (Ima).
Branch: Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN)
Rank: Petty Officer 1st Class (3 Gold Stripes) - Line Branch (Anchor & Cherry Blossom)
Construction: Dark navy wool with golden bullion weave, metal insignia, and cotton backing
Excellent original, service-worn condition. Displays light, authentic edge wear and minor thread fraying consistent with removal from a uniform tunic. The embroidery remains clean and tight with strong golden luster. The painted/enameled metal cherry blossom is firmly attached with no chipping. Backing is intact with clear ink kanji. Please inspect all photos for close-up cosmetic details.
