WW2 Japanese Navy Donald Duck Cap Size 1 Dated 1945 Named

The WW2 Japanese Navy Donald Duck Cap Size 1 Dated 1945 Named is an original naval headgear issued during the final year of World War II. Commonly referred to as the “Donald Duck” cap due to its distinct naval style, this cap features a dark blue wool construction with a traditional round crown and a short, rigid visor. The cap band is fitted with a black rayon tally, typically bearing characters denoting the unit or ship, though some variants remain plain. This example is marked with the size “1” and dated to 1945, indicating late-war manufacture. The interior includes the original owner’s name, which was a standard practice for identification and issuance. Such caps were part of the formal dress uniform for enlisted personnel in the Imperial Japanese Navy. Surviving examples from this period are valued for their historical association with Japan’s wartime naval forces and are notable for period-specific materials and construction techniques.