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Hello, for some reason I have an unusually strong interest in getting JSDF, and Japanese Ministry of Defense items. Here are the things that I have collected so far:
First up, an issued poncho in the Jietai type 3 pattern, dated 2003. I have seen some writing on it but have yet to get it translated.
There are a couple of things I find particularly interesting about this item. The first is how the two sides of the material feel so different. The outer side is your "standard" waterproof feeling fabric, while the inside material has this "waxier" feel.
The other thing to note is how it can zip into itself to make it more compact and easier to store.
Photo that I found of it in use:
An issued Type 65 blouse, dated 1989. What I have found specifically interesting about this blouse is the markings left from where the rank patch and the name tape used to be. It almost appears the patches were glued onto the blouse because of the markings.
This photo shows the mark left from the rank patch.
This photo shows the marking left from the name tape.
This photo shows the pocket closure on the blouse.
This photo shows one of the cuffs of the blouse.
This photo shows the zipper with the Sakura marking.
A heavily used issued JASDF work blouse that sadly got its tag ripped out of it. This blouse also had the rank patch and the name tape removed.
Another interesting part of this blouse is the early type of Velcro used on the cuffs and the pocket closures.
This photo shows the mark left from the rank patch.
This photo shows the mark left from the name tape.
This photo shows the early type of Velcro being used for the pocket closure.
This phot shows the early type of Velcro being used on the cuffs.
This photo shows the Zipper with the Sakura marking.
A set of Type 1 uniforms, dated 1981. I have not yet translated the name(s) and the unit written on the tags.
One reason is that it looks like two different people have written on the tag. I will investigate that rabbit hole at a later date.
What I find most interesting about this blouse is the “rectangle” in the pattern at the bottom of the pockets. The white material sewn onto the collar, which may be glow-in-the-dark fabric. And the rank patch and the badge above it. The rank is one of a Corporal, and the badge above indicates that the person who used this uniform was a candidate to become an NCO and was trying to be promoted to Sergeant.
This photo shows the Corporal rank patch, and the Sakura badge.
This photo shows the glow-in-the-dark fabric on the collar.
This photo shows one of the cuffs.
This photo shows one of the pocket closures one the blouse.
As for the trousers, what sticks out to me are the thick belt loops and how it only has two pockets.
Left hand side.
Right hand side.
Pocket closure on the trouser.
Buttoned fly.
An "issued" uniform set for clerks and technicians of the Japanese Ministry of Defense, dated 2004. From what I have gathered this set was from a sample set for a contract that either was canceled or failed because the belt buckles did not meet specifications.
*The uniform is more grey/white in person, my photos make it look tan.*
*Photo from person I bought it from*.
The belt appears to be a "standard" woven nylon belt that is the same color as the rest of the uniform.
The interesting part about the buckle is that only half of it came with the uniform. To my knowledge, I received the uniform in its original packaging. The half of the buckle that did arrive was partially broken itself.
The jacket has two zippered breast pockets and two pop-closure waist pockets. It has a "pen pocket" on its right-hand sleeve, and the cuffs are closed with pop-closures. The bottom of the jacket also includes some elastic sewn into it.
*Photo of the jacket from the person I bought it from*.
As for the trousers, there is not much to mention about them. They are similar to your "standard" slacks or office pants.
*Photo of the trouser from the person I bought it from*.
p.s. sorry for the weird format of the photos (specifically their sizes, and how large they are). This is my first time editing photo sizes, and posting a lot on a forum.
-E01
First up, an issued poncho in the Jietai type 3 pattern, dated 2003. I have seen some writing on it but have yet to get it translated.
There are a couple of things I find particularly interesting about this item. The first is how the two sides of the material feel so different. The outer side is your "standard" waterproof feeling fabric, while the inside material has this "waxier" feel.
The other thing to note is how it can zip into itself to make it more compact and easier to store.
Photo that I found of it in use:
An issued Type 65 blouse, dated 1989. What I have found specifically interesting about this blouse is the markings left from where the rank patch and the name tape used to be. It almost appears the patches were glued onto the blouse because of the markings.
This photo shows the mark left from the rank patch.
This photo shows the marking left from the name tape.
This photo shows the pocket closure on the blouse.
This photo shows one of the cuffs of the blouse.
This photo shows the zipper with the Sakura marking.
A heavily used issued JASDF work blouse that sadly got its tag ripped out of it. This blouse also had the rank patch and the name tape removed.
Another interesting part of this blouse is the early type of Velcro used on the cuffs and the pocket closures.
This photo shows the mark left from the rank patch.
This photo shows the mark left from the name tape.
This photo shows the early type of Velcro being used for the pocket closure.
This phot shows the early type of Velcro being used on the cuffs.
This photo shows the Zipper with the Sakura marking.
A set of Type 1 uniforms, dated 1981. I have not yet translated the name(s) and the unit written on the tags.
One reason is that it looks like two different people have written on the tag. I will investigate that rabbit hole at a later date.
What I find most interesting about this blouse is the “rectangle” in the pattern at the bottom of the pockets. The white material sewn onto the collar, which may be glow-in-the-dark fabric. And the rank patch and the badge above it. The rank is one of a Corporal, and the badge above indicates that the person who used this uniform was a candidate to become an NCO and was trying to be promoted to Sergeant.
This photo shows the Corporal rank patch, and the Sakura badge.
This photo shows the glow-in-the-dark fabric on the collar.
This photo shows one of the cuffs.
This photo shows one of the pocket closures one the blouse.
As for the trousers, what sticks out to me are the thick belt loops and how it only has two pockets.
Left hand side.
Right hand side.
Pocket closure on the trouser.
Buttoned fly.
An "issued" uniform set for clerks and technicians of the Japanese Ministry of Defense, dated 2004. From what I have gathered this set was from a sample set for a contract that either was canceled or failed because the belt buckles did not meet specifications.
*The uniform is more grey/white in person, my photos make it look tan.*
*Photo from person I bought it from*.
The belt appears to be a "standard" woven nylon belt that is the same color as the rest of the uniform.
The interesting part about the buckle is that only half of it came with the uniform. To my knowledge, I received the uniform in its original packaging. The half of the buckle that did arrive was partially broken itself.
The jacket has two zippered breast pockets and two pop-closure waist pockets. It has a "pen pocket" on its right-hand sleeve, and the cuffs are closed with pop-closures. The bottom of the jacket also includes some elastic sewn into it.
*Photo of the jacket from the person I bought it from*.
As for the trousers, there is not much to mention about them. They are similar to your "standard" slacks or office pants.
*Photo of the trouser from the person I bought it from*.
p.s. sorry for the weird format of the photos (specifically their sizes, and how large they are). This is my first time editing photo sizes, and posting a lot on a forum.
-E01
