Vintage Japanese Firefighter’s Hanten or Hikeshi-Banten Jacket/ Happi For Sale
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Vintage Japanese Firefighter’s Hanten or Hikeshi-Banten Jacket/ Happi: $195.00
ABOUT CLOTHING ITEM This is a vintage circa 1930s-50s Japanese Firefighter’s Jacket known as a Hanten or Hikeshi-Banten jacket/happi. The Jacket features the traditional Matoi standard graphic on the inside of the jacket (marking the specific firefighting team) with tred stripes down the shoulders and sleeves and white strips at the waist. The back of the jacket features a large symbol roughly translated to ‘Group Leader’. The jacket features a wuikted heavy cotton weave which provided durability and water absorption. This is a beautiful piece of history in almost pristine condition and vibrancy.VINTAGE CONDITION Excellent condition overall; there is a small snag, the colors are still vibrant, no holes or any issues APPROXIMATE FLAT LAY MEASUREMENTS Shoulder to Shoulder: 29” Chest (Pit to pit): 28” Length (shoulder to hem): 36”** A signature will be required for delivery **
