Japan, Empire. An Army Rikugun-Shōi Officer (2nd Lieutenant) Parade Dress Cap United Republic of consisting of a four point

consisting of a four point cross  bearing a central red enamelled medallion with a white enamelled Maltese Cross

on March 4

and attached on slightly tattered ribbon

65mm (w) x 58

Suhren was promoted to Oberleutnant (Senior Lieutenant) in October 1938

Japan, Empire. An Army Rikugun-Shōi Officer (2nd Lieutenant) Parade Dress Cap United Republic of consisting of a four pointDress cap, manufactured by Umemoto, constructed of smooth black wool, the crown of the cap bears a five pointed star constructed of an embroidered gilt bullion, the body of the cap is trimmed at both the top and bottom with additional bands of gilt bullion wire, central insignia affixed to front of visor, in gilded die stamped bronze, consisting of a stylized radiant sun, measuring 52 mm in diameter at its widest point., top of the insignia has a hole