1936 Vintage Japanese Navy Crew Group Photo Light Cruiser Oi Pre-WWII Era
This is an original Japanese Navy crew group photograph taken in 1936 (Showa 11) aboard the light cruiser Oi. The banner visible at the top of the photograph clearly reads. This type of large-scale group photograph was typically taken during active service periods, not for individual souvenirs, making it a rare and historically meaningful image. The Oi was a Japanese light cruiser commissioned in the early 1920s. Later in her career, the Oi was modified for high-speed operations and escort missions. She was eventually sunk in 1944 after being hit by a submarine torpedo while on duty in southern waters. This photograph captures the Japanese Navy just before World War II, during a transitional period between peacetime and full wartime mobilization. Show the entire crew. Were taken onboard the vessel. Are increasingly scarce and valued by collectors of naval history, maritime photography, and pre-war Japanese ephemera. There are visible signs of age, including creases, edge wear, and small tears. However, the overall image, banner text, and crew formation remain clearly identifiable. Please review all photos carefully for condition details. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).