Garment from antique Washi paper in shape of a pentagram. Traditionally in Japan the Gobosei (pentagram) has been handed down as ofuda (paper charm) to ward off all kinds of evils. Used by the Imperial Japanese Army it was embroidered with gold or silver line on the top of the official cap of the military uniform formal attire taireifuku.
According to the “Army dress code system” (1900 imperial edict No. 364), the Gobosei was embroidered on the caps of the Imperial Army from taisho, general to soldiers.