This textile is thick cotton and has comfortable touch. It made in 1940s in japan.
 
Made as working cloth, they are tough and can be worn as vest on top of a sweat shirt...
 
In the back, the kanji is telling the name of the towns brigade.
 
In the front one can read some infos about more info about towns.
 
This one is hard damaged and repaired with machine.
 
Dimensions :
Color to bottom edge 84cm(33in),
Sleeve Edge to Edge Across Shoulders 131cm(51in)
Armpit to armpit 63cm(25in)