This is an original. Vintage Japanese lacquerware sake cup set. “Navy Service Completion Commemorative” item. During the pre-WWII Showa period. Inside the base of each cup, the original gold inscription reads. “Naval Service Completion Commemoration”. Indicating that this set was formally presented to commemorate the successful completion of naval duty. Historical Background (Easy to Understand). Compared to the Imperial Japanese Army, the. Japanese Navy had far fewer personnel. And naval service carried a significantly higher risk due to maritime operations. Completion commemorative items from the Navy are considered particularly scarce today. These objects were not everyday tableware. They were ceremonial items, created to. Mark survival, completion, and return. An important milestone in a sailor’s life. The Meaning of Sake Cups in Japanese Culture. In Japan, sake cups traditionally symbolize. Celebration of life milestones. Shared bonds and gratitude. Such cups were used during formal gatherings and commemorative occasions, rather than daily use. About Japanese Lacquerware. This set is finished in. Deep red natural lacquer with hand-applied gold decoration. Traditional Japanese lacquerware is known for. Aging beautifully over time. Because each piece requires skilled manual work. Authentic vintage lacquerware sets like this are increasingly difficult to find. Design & Set Details. Classic red lacquer finish with gold accents. Traditional auspicious pine and plum motifs. Three-piece graduated cup set. Intended for ceremonial and commemorative use. This is not simply a decorative antique. Reflecting Japanese cultural values of duty, completion, and gratitude – preserved in traditional lacquerware form. A meaningful piece for collectors of. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
These appear to be of Central European manufacture (most likely Germany, but not certain), likely made for civilian or general field use. They are solidly constructed with brass components, black textured barrels, and original stamped markings. Both eyepieces rotate smoothly. When properly focused, the image is clear, sharp, and single. No double vision observed. No obvious haze, clouding, or separation noted during use. Optics have not been professionally serviced; evaluation is based on careful visual inspection and use. Vintage condition consistent with age and normal use. Original patina present throughout. A previously active area of green verdigris on the brass plate has been carefully stabilized and removed without polishing or refinishing. No aggressive cleaning performed; original character preserved. All stamped markings remain crisp and legible. Boxed emblem and inspection marking present (see photos). Includes the original leather carrying case with strap. Includes original leather strap on binoculars, as well. Leather shows expected age-related wear. All stitching intact; no loose or hanging threads. Case and straps remain fully usable. Interior of case is clean. These binoculars are best described as inter-war European field binoculars. They are not marked as issued military equipment. Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description.
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).
Vintage BUTTONS West Point U. True, spherical Brass “Bullet Ball”. Lot of 24 on on the original factory Card! Civil War, Indian Wars, Spanish-American War, WWI eras. These most likely date from the mid-nineteenth century (Civil War) to the early twentieth century and were used on the Full Dress Parade Uniform Jacket (Coatee) worn by the Corps of Cadets of the UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY, West Point, New York — as well as those of various State Militias, e. The Zouaves, military schools, fire companies, fraternal organizations, and bands. This is an UNTOUCHED “New Old Stock” LOT OF 24 Gilt-on-Brass “Bullet Ball” Buttons with Brass Round-Loop Shank backs on the original factory Card which reads simply. + The spherical “Bullet Ball” rests on an crimped back with a protruding rounded edge. + On the back of each, stamped between two parallel rows of’Dots’ encircling the brass shank in san serif font are the words’MADE IN ENGLAND’. + Each appears to be approximately 18mm in diameter. + In addition to the recognized names of W. And WATERBURY BUTTON CO. There were numerous suppliers over the past several centuries of “Bullet Ball” Buttons as well as decorative bullion and mohair trim to the Cadet Store of West Point. + These spherical “Bullet” buttons are NOT to be confused with current “Bullet” button which are actually cylindrical sections with a’domed’ top. These “Bullet Ball” Buttons resemble a C. See the last photograph contrasting the different profiles of a postwar Button with vertical sides and one of THESE spherical Buttons. + See the exceptional photo gallery post, “BALL BUTTONS, ” by William Stafford, (June 31, 2017) on the site’GENERAL STAFF BUTTONS. Some of the manufacturers of this design produced Buttons in silver, brass, gilt, some with’eagles’ or crests on the front, but many’smooth,’ ranging in diameter from 16.3mm to 19mm. Many with’blank’ backs, and other that had stamped backs which read. FOR WEST POINT / SPIES. MANN’S / STANDARD. MANN’S / RICH. SCOVILL MF’G CO. SPIES’S / PLATED. SUPER FINE / RICH QUALITY. W BG T / BEST PLATED. WARRANTED / TREBLE GILT.
This is a rare original group of personal documents and daily-use items that once belonged to a single Imperial Japanese Navy sailor, dating approximately from the mid-1930s to the early 1940s. Rather than a display or ceremonial set, this collection represents the quiet, everyday reality of a serviceman whose role was to learn, record, communicate, and follow orders within the naval system. Included are multiple official booklets such as a Navy service handbook, field manuals, and training guides related to basic communication methods (including signal instruction), along with handwritten notes and records. These materials suggest a sailor who was required to read, understand, and transmit information-an essential but often unseen role. The group also contains personal textile items such as a cloth headband, a drawstring storage bag, and other small effects that would have accompanied him through daily duty rather than formal occasions. Their worn condition reflects actual use rather than preservation. Taken together, these items do not depict a hero or officer, but an ordinary individual who lived within the structure of the Imperial Navy during a period of increasing tension and expansion. His name does not appear in history books-but collections like this are what allow us to reconstruct the lives of those who supported the system from within. All items are original period pieces. Condition shows age-related wear, fading, stains, and paper fragility, consistent with materials from this era. Please review photos carefully. This collection is offered as a historical reference and personal archival group. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
The Vintage 1925 United States Military Academy West Point The Howitzer Year Book is an original period item with a militaria theme, focusing on the history and activities of the United States Military Academy at West Point. This collectible publication from 1925 provides a unique glimpse into the military academy’s traditions, training, and events during that time period, making it a valuable piece for collectors interested in military history and memorabilia. Book is in excellent shape. One page has come separate from the binding and there is some light foxing. There is some normal shelf wear to the cover. Please see photos for condition.
Vintage Civilian Conservation Corps Sterling Silver Enamel Ring Size 11 Rare! This ring is a collectible piece of U. Here’s some history. The Civilian Conservation Corps was a public work relief program that operated from. As part of President Franklin D. It provided jobs to young men during the Great Depression, focused on conservation projects like Planting trees, Building trails, shelters, and fire towers in national parks, and Erosion and flood control. It’s considered one of the most successful New Deal programs. This ring likely belonged to a CCC enrollee or was given as a commemorative or service piece. The ring has the following features. The name “Civilian Conservation Corps” embossed on the front. Green enamel inlay – green is common, referencing conservation. Jeweler’s mark on the inside. Rings like this were not mass-produced in large quantities. This is a rare ring. I couldn’t find another one like it anywhere.
Vintage West Point Military Academy Cadet Dress Uniform Men’s 36 Jacket & Pants. Vintage West Point Military Academy Cadet Dress Uniform is in good vintage condition (no rips, a few holes as shown, no stains, some wear as shown). Please see pictures for details, condition and measurements.
Vintage 1930s US Air Corps Type Aviator Sunglasses Looped Arms Single Nose Grip. The glasses are bendable at center. The sunglasses are in great condition. Please see pictures for additional details. Comes with a sunglasses case. Unfortunately, the rivet button is missing.
20 x 12 x 4.5 inches. In super nice condition!