Changes in Japanese Stamps Uniform (6/13)

(From 1907 to 1916)

A new uniform resembling present-day student uniforms was formally approved on October 20, 1909. The red !!XX!! symbol on the cuff was abolished and a dark blue line about 1.5 centimeters wide appeared near the cuff of the sleeve. The round hat was abolished and replaced by a cap. With this standardization, the combination of uniform and Western-style cap became customary.

1909 (Winter uniform) 1909 (Summer uniform)
The jacket had a stand-up collar, two pockets with rain flaps at the breast and five gold-plated buttons. The buttons had cherry blossoms on them with the symbol in the middle. The summer cap was a helmet-type and was khaki in color.
Collar badge Badge Leggings
On the left side a badge indicated the abbreviated name and number of the employee's hiring bureau. On the right was a rank badge. Number is abolished and replaced with work badge. Different colors are used to indicate job type. Collectors' badges were red. Used together with shoes. Kyahan was used, when warajis are worn.
1909 (Rain gear) 1909 (Overcoat)


1909 (Winter uniform)	1909 (Summer uniform)
The jacket had a stand-up collar, two pockets with rain flaps at the breast and five gold-plated buttons. The buttons had cherry blossoms on them with the symbol in the middle.	The summer cap was a helmet-type and was khaki in color.


Collar badge	Badge	Leggings
On the left side a badge indicated the abbreviated name and number of the employee's hiring bureau. On the right was a rank badge.	Number is abolished and replaced with work badge. Different colors are used to indicate job type. Collectors' badges were red.	Used together with shoes. Kyahan was used, when warajis are worn.