Japan, Empire. An Army Rikugun-Shōi Officer (2nd Lieutenant) Parade Dress Cap

Dress cap, manufactured by Umemoto, constructed of smooth black wool, the crown of the cap bears a five-pointed star constructed of an embroidered gilt bullion, the body of the cap is trimmed at both the top and bottom with additional bands of gilt bullion wire, central insignia affixed to front of visor, in gilded die stamped bronze, consisting of a stylized radiant sun, measuring 52 mm in diameter at its widest point., top of the insignia has a hole for the accommodation of a decorative plume feather. The interior bears a 41 mm-wide black leather sweatband neatly stitched into the walls, slightly loose, and is joined together at the reverse by a bowtie-style ribbon, features a complete black silk interior liner, inscribed with a makers name Umemoto, contained in original box, extremely fine.