WW2 Japanese Officers Tunic

The WW2 Japanese Officers Tunic is a uniform jacket used by commissioned officers of the Imperial Japanese Army during the Second World War. Constructed primarily from olive drab wool, the tunic features a stand-and-fall collar, five front buttons, and pleated breast pockets with scalloped flaps. Epaulettes are present on the shoulders for the attachment of rank insignia, while collar tabs display the branch of service. The cut is tailored for a close fit, reflecting officer status and the standards of military dress at the time. Lining is typically of cotton or rayon, with interior pockets for documents or small items. This type of tunic was worn both in the field and in formal situations, forming part of a standardized officer’s uniform ensemble that might also include matching trousers, headgear, and webbing. The design is representative of the clothing worn by Japanese military officers from the late 1930s through the end of World War II.