This is an original 1926 (Taisho 15) Imperial Japanese Army document. “Chemical Weapons Peacetime Application Classification Chart”. Army Scientific Research Institute (Rikugun Kagaku Kenkyusho). This large-format blueprint (cyanotype) chart systematically categorizes. Chemical weapons research, including. Organic and inorganic compounds. Industrial and peacetime applications. Production and material structure systems. Rather than being a weapon manual. This is a structured research classification chart. Showing how the Japanese Army organized its military chemical research. During the Taisho period. It represents early pre-WWII military chemistry research. Making it an important primary historical document. Printed using traditional blueprint (cyanotype) method. Large folding single sheet. Age toning and stains. Small holes visible (see photos). Overall preserved in collectible condition. This is a historical research document. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
This is an original commemorative lacquer sake cup issued for the. Imperial Japanese Army Special Grand Maneuvers of Showa 2 (1927). Complete with original wooden storage box. Army Special Grand Maneuvers Commemoration. Cup Base (gold lettering). Showa 2 Special Grand Maneuvers Commemoration. The inscriptions clearly identify the historical event and place. What Were the “Special Grand Maneuvers”? The “Special Grand Maneuvers” were large-scale national military exercises conducted under the direct observation of the Emperor. Unlike ordinary field training, these were state-level demonstrations of military strength and modernization. The 1927 maneuvers were held in the Chukyo region (Nagoya area) and involved major Imperial Army divisions including. This cup was produced as an official commemorative item for that nationally significant event. Historical Context – 1927. 1927 was an early Showa period year, before the outbreak of full-scale war in China. Japan was in a phase of military modernization and expansion, but not yet in total war. Commemorative items from this era often show higher artistic refinement compared to later wartime mass production pieces. The Relationship Between the Japanese Military and Sake Cups. In Imperial Japan, sake cups were not merely drinking vessels. As such, military commemorative cups are important cultural artifacts reflecting the ceremonial traditions of the Imperial Army. Red lacquer ground with gold maki-e phoenix motif. The phoenix symbolizes honor, prosperity, and auspicious celebration. Paulownia leaves appear below, reinforcing the dignified and ceremonial tone. Elegant rather than militaristic in appearance. Traditional Japanese lacquerware is created by layering natural urushi lacquer multiple times to achieve durability and deep gloss. The gold maki-e decoration technique requires skilled craftsmanship and precision. This piece reflects the high-quality decorative standards of the early Showa period. (See photos for reference). Age-related wear, light storage marks, and natural patina consistent with its age. Maki-e decoration remains clear and well-preserved. Original wooden box included. A refined and historically documented pre-war Imperial Japanese Army commemorative piece. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Pre-WWII Imperial Japanese Army topographical map. “Manchuria 1:100,000 Series”. This large folding military map covers the Fengtian (Mukden / modern Shenyang) region in Manchuria. “Manchuria 1:100,000 Map”. Tongjiangkou & Tieling. Fushun & Benxi Lake. Scale 1:100,000 (Japanese ri scale notation). “Army Cadet School” (Rikugun Shikan Gakko). Mukden urban grid layout. Fushun coal mining area. Benxi (major iron and steel industrial zone). South Manchurian Railway lines. Detailed river systems. Military-relevant transport routes. Extensive contour lines and terrain features. Numerous villages labeled in kanji. The Mukden region was one of Japan’s most strategically important areas in Manchuria following the Russo-Japanese War. The presence of “Army Cadet School” marking suggests it may have been used for military education and officer training. Large folding format, field-usable military issue. Original fold lines. Age toning and stains. No major structural loss observed (see photos). An excellent historical document for collectors of. Imperial Japanese Army materials. WWII Asian theater. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Original 1929 “Neues Deutsch-Japanisches Militärwörterbuch” (New German-Japanese Military Dictionary). By Captain Susumu Kurimoto, Imperial Japanese Army Engineer Corps. Published by Taiyodo Shoten, Tokyo, Showa 4 (1929). Hardcover, 501 pages, first edition. This prewar military dictionary was compiled during the late 1920s. When the Imperial Japanese Army re-examined German military science after World War I. It served as a practical technical dictionary for officer schools and staff education. Covering specialized German terms in all branches – infantry, artillery, engineering, aviation, communications, and logistics. The preface cites major European sources such as. Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon (1920). Showing that this book was based on the most up-to-date German and international military terminology available at the time. In the interwar years, Japan sought to modernize its military organization through German-style doctrine and training. This dictionary reflects the intellectual foundation of that effort. Bridging the linguistic gap between Japanese officers and European staff manuals. It was likely used in military academies and technical schools. Making it a rare surviving reference from Japan’s re-militarization period before WWII. Title: Neues Deutsch-Japanisches Militärwörterbuch. Author: Susumu Kurimoto (Captain, Imperial Army Engineers). Publisher: Taiyodo Shoten, Tokyo. Printed & issued: September 1929 (Showa 4). Size: 12.5 × 17.5 cm. Language: German and Japanese. Condition: Minor wear and foxing consistent with age; small writing on a few pages; overall clean and tight. Original imprint and publisher’s stamp present. An extremely scarce pre-WWII Japanese military reference book. Demonstrating Japan’s deep technical and linguistic engagement with German military science. Highly desirable for collectors of Imperial Japanese Army, WWII history, and prewar academic publications. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
A complete set of 12 pre-WWII Imperial Japanese Navy propaganda art postcards titled “Voyage in Angry Waves” (?), housed in the original sleeve. Each postcard vividly depicts battleships, cruisers, and destroyers plowing through stormy seas, symbolizing the Navy’s strength and indomitable spirit. Printed in the late 1930s, these cards are an example of military art and wartime propaganda, created to inspire pride and resilience among the Japanese public. The set remains unused, with postcard backs marked POST CARD / Made in Japan. A rare and valuable historical artifact reflecting the aesthetics and propaganda of Japan’s naval expansion era. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
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Era: 1930s (Interwar Period). Type: Men’s Riding Breeches / Jodhpurs. Material: Brown twill cotton (visual texture resembles heavy Bedford cord/corduroy) with brown suede leather knee patches. Size: US Waist 34. All buttons and pockets present. Interior label reads: Breaking test-100 lb. Guaranteed for length of garment. Description: An authentic pair of vintage 1930s riding breeches featuring durable construction suitable for steeplechase or hunting. These jodhpurs are designed with a classic flared hip and tapered calf with button closures. The knees are reinforced with brown suede leather pads. A rare survivor from the 1930s era.
