Original WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Pilot Two Piece Flight Suit - Dated 1943 U.S. Helmets/Hats he founded the forge Genbusai

he founded the forge Genbusai Tantō Jo (玄武斎鍛刀所) and also worked as rikugun-jumei-tōshō

It looks to have been cleaned off several times

One of the articles indicates that upon his release he would possibly "stay on" as he didn't see enough of the world through a porthole

All brass mounts including Butt Plate and Trigger guard

Original WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Pilot Two Piece Flight Suit - Dated 1943 U.S. Helmets/Hats he founded the forge GenbusaiOriginal Item: Only One Available. World War II Imperial Japanese Navy pilots two piece flight set, consisting of a lightweight olive drab cotton jacket and pants. The jacket is unlined, with a six button front closure. Bakelite buttons are concealed beneath a closure panel. 2 large pockets with zipper closures are present on each side for carrying maps or weapons. The pants are also olive colored pants in identical material. The jacket would have