The weapon itself is definitely an MP28, which the Japanese military did purchase in some numbers, but this one has the early Type-100's bayonet lug attached for some odd reason. The artist must have confused the two and combined them.

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JinWoozy said:

The weapon itself is definitely an MP28, which the Japanese military did purchase in some numbers, but this one has the early Type-100's bayonet lug attached for some odd reason. The artist must have confused the two and combined them.

I am a little bit curious about the helmet she is stepping on, which country dose it come from?

cuirassier said:

I am a little bit curious about the helmet she is stepping on, which country dose it come from?

Looking at the tiny emblem on it, I have feeling it is the Republic of China because of the blue circle and white sun.

oberstleutnant said:

Looking at the tiny emblem on it, I have feeling it is the Republic of China because of the blue circle and white sun.

Thanks dude, I checked up the author's pixiv page and it seems you are right.

Does anybody know when this uniform was worn?

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schwrz said:

mid 1920's to late 1930's by japanese naval infantry. then they switched to green/khaki uniforms

Thanks a lot. I love the design of the uniform.

GinWoozy said:

The weapon itself is definitely an MP28, which the Japanese military did purchase in some numbers, but this one has the early Type-100's bayonet lug attached for some odd reason. The artist must have confused the two and combined them.

The MP28 did have a bayonet lug for the Japanese where it was called the Type BE (BergMann). as seen here:
https://i.redd.it/qj0nxc4vch931.png

SunHouseBlues said:

The weapon itself is definitely an MP28, which the Japanese military did purchase in some numbers, but this one has the early Type-100's bayonet lug attached for some odd reason. The artist must have confused the two and combined them.

Bro, it was the SIG 1920 that was manufactured by SIG. The Japanese purchased lots of them and assign it as Type Be
https://guns.fandom.com/wiki/SIG_M1920

Darkagma said:

Does anybody know when this uniform was worn?

Darkagma said:

Does anybody know when this uniform was worn?

This is most likely a scene from the Battle of Shanghai in January 1932. At that time, the Japanese Landing Force were still wearing sailor uniforms. Chinese Army marched from Guangzhou wearing British helmets imported from Hong Kong.