Wood, School Uniform, WWII Japan

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Cherry blossom is a classic symbol of Japanese elementary school uniform buttons.

The photos of Japanese national school uniform (国民学校の学童服) in ramie fabric material, circa 1941-1947 with the wood buttons, is kindly shared by the Shishu Center of War-Time Historical Records (信州戦争資料センター) .

During WWII, when scrap metal was in short supply, buttons were made with materials such as wood or ceramic.

National School Uniform, 1941-1945, copyright 信州戦争資料センター. All rights reserved. 

Close up with buttons, National School Uniform, 1941-1945, Copyright 信州戦争資料センター. All rights reserved. 

Button Specs

• Material:
  • 14-0 WOOD
    • 14-4 Decorative finishes
    • 14-8 Working methods
      • 14-8.4 Pressed
• Design:
  • PICTORIALS (17-21)
  • 19-0 PLANTS
    • 19-2 Flowers