WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Skill Award Samurai Helmet Miniature 1936
This is a rare Imperial Japanese Navy award piece dating from 1936. Inside the helmet is the inscription. “1936 – Imperial Japanese Navy Skill Examination Award”. The Japanese Navy conducted examinations to evaluate professional military skills required of its personnel. This was not an ordinary souvenir distributed to every sailor. Pieces such as this were presented as awards to a limited number of servicemen who demonstrated particularly strong ability and achieved excellent results. The object is designed in the form of a traditional Japanese. Samurai helmet, or kabuto. The type of protective armor historically worn by Japan’s warrior class. It features large decorative horns at the front, known as. A three-dimensional dragon ornament at the top, and metal fittings inspired by traditional Japanese military symbolism. Please note that this is. Not a full-size wearable helmet. It is a heavy metal miniature display piece made specifically as a commemorative award. Giving it a surprisingly substantial feel for its size. One of the metal fittings is marked. The Hattori name is historically associated with Kintaro Hattori, founder of Hattori Clock Shop, the company that eventually developed into the internationally known. Kintaro Hattori also established Seikosha, an important predecessor in the history of Seiko manufacturing. However, the “Hattori Made” marking alone is not sufficient to state with certainty that this piece was manufactured directly by Hattori Clock Shop, so this connection is noted only as historical context. What makes this piece especially interesting is the combination of. Imperial Japanese Navy provenance, an exact year, an official skill-award inscription, traditional samurai imagery, and a maker’s mark. It is a fascinating example of how the Imperial Japanese Navy combined modern military professionalism with older Japanese warrior symbolism. Approximately 90 years ago, this was given to a serviceman whose technical ability had been officially recognized by the Navy. Age-related wear, surface oxidation, scratches and other signs of use are present. Please examine the photographs carefully for condition. Own a Piece of History. Approximate 7-21days(To USA and Europe).