A Study on the Digital Reconstruction of Independence Army Uniform : Focusing on the Death Squad Uniforms Featured in Higher Police No. 35383

This study analyzes the military uniform and equipment of the Independence Army based on the 1919 report titled, &quotRegarding the Uniform of the Death Squad,&quot (Higher Police No. 35383) issued by the Japanese government and digitally reconstructs these items using the CLO 3D program. The Independence Army played a considerable role in the fight for Korea's independence through armed resistance during the Japanese occupation, and the uniforms they wore play a crucial role in the study of Korean military attire. However, due to the absence of military attire and the scarcity of photographic materials, in-depth research on the Independence Army's uniforms has been challenging. The report, Higher Police No. 35383, provides invaluable documentation of the Death Squad’s military uniform and written descriptions and illustrations make it a vital resource for the study of the Independence Army’s attire. Despite this available resource, prior research has not thoroughly examined the report to collect the details required to recreate the attire. This study aims to critically analyze the Death Squad's uniform, digitally reconstruct them with 3D software, and present them as visual materials to provide an accurate representation and application of the Independence Army's military attire. Through this research, the materials, colors, sizes, and other details of the Death Squad’s uniform and equipment have been identified. Notably, the sizes of the collar insignia, armbands, and epaulettes, as depicted in the original report held by the National Institute for Defense Studies in Japan, have been verified and meticulously reconstructed. It is anticipated that this research will be applied in various fields, including films and other audiovisual media, museum exhibitions, and historical education related to the Independence Army.