Japanese WWII Military Uniform Fabric Puttees Leg Binders Makikyahan Gaiter MK35 Kokeshi Doll This original pastel drawing on

This original pastel drawing on cardstock paper features a landscape of a lush green mountain valley

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One black piece chipped

Some dark discoloration near top

5 cm long x 8 cm wide x 8 cm tall

Japanese WWII Military Uniform Fabric Puttees Leg Binders Makikyahan Gaiter MK35 Kokeshi Doll This original pastel drawing onVtg Japanese Military Uniform Puttees This is a pair of vintage Japanese WWII military uniform puttees, also called makikyahan. They are long stretches of fabric with ties on one end, used to bind the legs from the ankle to the knee to protect them. These were a ubiquitous accessory for military uniforms worldwide during the First and Second World Wars. Other forms of kyahan, or gaiters, were commonly used by workers, such as firemen and police,