A striking prewar / WWII-era. Imperial Japanese Navy themed shell-shaped vase or decorative metal ornament. Richly designed with naval symbolism. The body is formed in the shape of an artillery shell, surrounded by detailed motifs including. Anchor, propeller, ocean waves, and sakura blossoms. These elements strongly reflect the visual culture and pride associated with the Imperial Japanese Navy. The side bears the maker’s mark. “Dodokunaga / Do Tokunaga Sei”. Indicating a named workshop or maker rather than an anonymous mass-produced item. Signed examples like this are especially desirable to collectors. Many collectors estimate naval artifacts appear only a fraction as often on the market. Decorative Navy pieces with this level of sculptural detail are particularly hard to find. This piece likely served as a commemorative object, officer’s room display, retirement gift, or patriotic home décor item of the era. It has exceptional shelf presence and tells a story immediately. A true conversation piece for militaria, naval history, or Japanese decorative arts collectors. 15.5 × 5 × 16 cm. Please review photos carefully. No major visible damage. Age wear, surface scratches, patina, and minor imperfections consistent with age. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Here is an original Japanese photo album documenting the early stage of the conflict known as the Manchurian Incident (1931). What is the Manchurian Incident? The Manchurian Incident began in 1931, when the Imperial Japanese Army advanced into northeastern China (Manchuria). This event led to the creation of Manchukuo and ultimately expanded into the larger conflicts of the Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II in the Pacific. ? This is one of the earliest visual records of the war that would reshape Asia. Early war photographs (infantry, artillery, occupation scenes). Imperial Japanese military aircraft and airfields. Urban control and railway infrastructure (South Manchuria Railway context). Strategic maps of Manchuria. Original wartime Japanese perspective (propaganda material). This is not just a photo book-it is a visual narrative of how the war was presented to the Japanese public. Why This Matters. Unlike later wartime publications, this album captures the early phase of the conflict, before the war expanded into full-scale global warfare. The beginning of Japanese expansion. The role of military and infrastructure. The atmosphere of a nation entering war. Cover shows wear, fading, and aging. Missing colophon page (publication details inferred from content and style). Interior pages and photographs are in relatively good condition for age. Please check photos carefully. Early Imperial Japanese military documentation. Manchuria / Manchukuo historical material. Wartime propaganda and visual culture. Perfect for collectors, historians, and researchers. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Imperial Japanese Navy Fleet Review commemorative photo album. October 1927 (Showa 2). Special Naval Grand Maneuvers and Fleet Review. Hatakeyama Picture Postcard Store. 15 x 22.5 cm. This is an exceptional surviving visual record of Japan’s interwar navy at the height of battleship prestige. Grand Fleet Review outside Yokohama Harbor. Night battle operations of the Second Fleet. Aircraft and torpedo flotilla maneuvers. Smoke screen attack actions by destroyer forces. Activity of then-modern cruisers. Admirals and Naval Leadership Included. Portrait pages include major commanders of the era. Commander in Chief, Combined Fleet. First Torpedo Squadron. Second Torpedo Squadron. First Submarine Squadron. This album captures the Imperial Japanese Navy during the treaty era between World Wars, when sea power was still measured by battleships, cruisers, submarines, and emerging naval aviation. As an original item over many decades old. Corrosion to staples/binding metal parts. Please review photos carefully. A scarce naval historical piece rarely found today. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
A rare prewar Japanese military booklet titled. March 1936 (Showa 11). Imperial Japanese Army Infantry 44th Regiment. This regiment was based in. And belonged to the famous. It was a hometown regiment that drew many recruits from Kochi Prefecture and served as one of the area’s principal military units. The Infantry 44th Regiment had a long service history, including. WWII home defense preparations. What Was Happening in 1936? This booklet was printed just before the outbreak of the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937). At that time, the regiment was mainly engaged in. So this item represents the. Japanese Army in the final peacetime stage before full wartime expansion. Presentation of the regimental colors. Portraits of commanding officers. Barracks and gate photographs. Battle history from earlier wars. Loyalty and bravery stories. Regiment traditions and spirit. Handwritten on the back cover. 3rd Company, 3rd Squad Infantry 44th Regiment Masao Ueda. This strongly suggests the booklet was personally owned by an actual soldier of the regiment. That transforms it from a simple reference booklet into a personal historical artifact connected to one individual serviceman. Please review all photos carefully. Why Collectors Like This. Are increasingly difficult to find. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
? English meaning: Raise and proclaim the nation’s might/prestige. ” or more naturally: “Promote and declare national strength. Character-by-character. To raise, lift up, promote. To proclaim, announce. Power, might, prestige. Nation / country The red circle represents the sun, commonly associated with Japan. This kind of phrase is often used on decorative banners, martial/heritage items, or nationalist-style art, rather than an official national flag.
WWII German Mauser Long Bayonet with Scabbard. Ricasso is marked “Aesculap” over a crown, over a scepter with a snake wrapped around it and on the reverse is “Aesculap-Werke Jetter & Scheerer Tuttlingen”, a rare maker of bayonets (they stopped in 1941) and are known for making medical/surgical equipment. Red felt in the groove. A little nickel loss on the pommel and crossguard. The blade is mostly mirror clean with a few light scratches, unsharpened, the tip is sharp, no nicks, no rust, and the blade is a little loose. Lock button is functional. The scabbard is solid with no dents/dings, a little surface rust on the edges and near the ball finial. Leather washer is missing. Length of the blade measures 9 7/8″ (1″ wide x 1/4″ thick spine), length of the bayonet is 14 9/16″, and in the scabbard it is 15 1/2. Check out my other War items!! Including Many Swords and Bayonets!!
Thank you for your interest. This is an original photo album documenting the official visit of. Manchukuo Emperor Puyi to Japan in 1935 (Showa 10). Who was Puyi? The last Emperor of the Qing Dynasty (China). Later installed as the Emperor of Manchukuo under Japanese influence. He represents a unique figure in world history. ? A fallen emperor turned into the symbolic ruler of a newly created state. Why did he visit Japan in 1935? This visit was not a casual trip. ? A major political and ceremonial event to demonstrate the alliance between Imperial Japan and Manchukuo. During this visit, Puyi. Was formally welcomed at major stations and cities. Inspected military units (Army & Navy). Attended official ceremonies and state events. ? In essence, this was a carefully staged political performance. What this album contains. This album visually records that historic visit, including. Arrival scenes at railway stations. Military parades and ceremonial formations. Official receptions and processions. ? It is a primary historical record, not a later reproduction. Why this item is rare. This piece stands out because. This album documents a specific, short-lived event. It combines photographs + printed explanations. Original binding and storage case are still present. ? Items like this rarely appear on the market. Age-related stains, wear, and discoloration. Damage to outer case. Signs of use consistent with age. Please check photos carefully for details. Collector’s perspective. This is more than a photo album. ? A visual record of a vanished state. ? A document of Imperial Japan’s political narrative. ? A rare surviving piece of 20th-century history. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Thank you for viewing this item. This is an original pre-WWII Imperial Japanese railway pocket watch made by Seikosha (the predecessor of SEIKO), with a confirmed railway engraving. What is this item? This is a railway-issued pocket watch used for timekeeping in the Japanese railway system before and during the early Showa period. The back is clearly engraved. This indicates it was an actual working tool assigned to railway personnel. In pre-war Japan, railways were not just transportation. They were a critical national infrastructure, responsible for. Every train had to run on precise time schedules. This watch was part of that system. ? It was used to control time – the invisible backbone of operations. About Seikosha (SEIKO). At the time, railway watches required extremely high accuracy, often comparable to Swiss standards. ? This brand represents Japan’s transition to domestically produced precision timekeeping. According to historical reference materials (see attached photo). Railway watches with 24-hour dial like this model were produced around. Therefore, this piece is confirmed to be. ? Pre-WWII (before World War II). Railway pocket watch (Size 19 type). Slightly short power reserve when fully wound. Long-term accuracy not tested (may have deviation). Scratches, wear, and aging consistent with use. Please check photos for details. Why this piece is rare. Railway watches were tools, heavily used and rarely preserved. Engraved examples are limited and highly collectible. Clear historical usage (named railway + number). ? This is not just a watch – it is a documented piece of history. This watch once measured time for real railway operations. Someone relied on this exact piece to keep trains moving on schedule. Now, it is your chance to hold that history. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
WWII USMA Military Academy West Point Cadet Uniform Coatee 1944 Named & Trousers. WWII USMA Military Academy West Point Cadet Uniform Coatee 1944 Named & Trousers 1939, Coatee is missing buttons – Good Issued. As Photographed with wear and age as seen (please see photos for condition). A Great Candidate for any Collection, War Room, or Display. Recent Estate Collection Acquisition & Presented as Acquired, Scarce – Warrants Further Research. Check back often – we search estates and sources across the world to bring a fine selection of militaria. Please review all photos for details regarding the condition of the item listed – further condition information will be included in the listing as is relevant, if you need additional photographs or have questions regarding the condition please do not hesitate to ask. I describe all items to the best of my ability – please do not hesitate to ask any and all questions prior to the close of the listing. Mistakes very rarely occur – however if one does please rest assured that it will be corrected. International Buyers are Welcome!
This is a rare original postcard set from the early days of Imperial Japanese Naval Aviation. The set consists of 5 postcards with the original envelope, showing scenes from the Yokosuka Naval Air Group and Oppama Airfield-one of the birthplaces of Japanese naval aviation. Printed Titles on Each Card. The postcards include the following original captions. “Imperial Japanese Navy Latest Yokosuka Arsenal Type Seaplane”. “Imperial Japanese Navy Tethered Observation Balloon Descending”. “Imperial Japanese Navy F-Type on Water and Yokosuka Type in Flight”. “Imperial Japanese Navy Latest F-Type Flying Boat in Operation”. “Imperial Japanese Navy Large Airship”. Based on the terminology such as “Yokosuka Arsenal Type” and “F-Type, ” along with the presence of seaplanes, flying boats, and airships, this set is believed to date from the late Taisho to early Showa period (approximately 1920s-early 1930s). This was before aircraft like the Zero Fighter existed. A time when naval aviation was still experimental and evolving. Why This Set Is Rare. Captures a very short transitional period in aviation history. Includes early technologies such as airships and observation balloons. Yokosuka was the central hub of Imperial Japanese naval aviation. Original censorship approval marking on the envelope. Complete set with original envelope (high collectibility). Materials showing airships and early naval aviation development are especially scarce on the market. Used condition with age-related wear, stains, and minor damage. Please refer to photos for details. This is not just a postcard set. It is a visual record of the moment Japan began to take control of the skies. Before Zero Fighters-this was the beginning. Own a Piece of Aviation History. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).