These mitts are from the Imperial Japanese Army and were worn during World War II (1939-1945). They are made of canvas and feature Japanese characters.
Date:
1939 – 1945
Materials:
Canvas
Dimensions:
13"" h 7"" w
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Collection Tier:
Tier 2
Source:
Gift Of Richard P. Haas
Related Entities:
Richard P. Haas (donor) Imperial Japanese Army (is related to) Alternate names: IJA The Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) was the land armed force of the Empire of Japan from 1868 to 1945. It was controlled by the Imperial Japanese Army General Staff Office, the Ministry of War, and later the Inspectorate General of Aviation.