This is an authentic Japanese calligraphy hanging scroll written by a Vice Admiral of the Imperial Japanese Navy. The work features the powerful four-character phrase. And is additionally inscribed with. ? (Written by Nagao). A red personal seal reading (Ogasawara Nagao) is clearly impressed on the paper, confirming the authorship. Meaning of “Dogi Aito”. “Dogi Aito” means to share the same moral principles and ideals. It expresses the idea that individuals are united through common ethics, justice, and purpose. This phrase was especially favored by military officers, as it reflects values such as. Shared duty and responsibility. Loyalty based on principle rather than convenience. Moral alignment beyond rank or position. The calligraphy strongly conveys the disciplined yet expressive spirit characteristic of senior naval officers. About Ogasawara Nagao. Ogasawara Nagao was a Vice Admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy and a member of the historic Ogasawara clan, former lords of the Karatsu domain. He served during the period spanning late Meiji through early Showa Japan, an era when the Imperial Japanese Navy was rapidly expanding and modernizing. As a high-ranking officer, he was involved in naval command and fleet administration during a formative period of modern Japanese naval history. This scroll is considered a genuine work created by Ogasawara Nagao, reflecting the personal philosophy and ethical ideals of a senior naval officer. Overall (including roller ends): 207.5 × 50 cm. Artwork (paper only): 134.5 × 33 cm. Paper: Age-related spotting and foxing throughout. Mounting: Front is well preserved; stains visible on the reverse. Box: Comes with a wooden storage box (tomobako-style, later). All conditions are consistent with an authentic period piece. This scroll is a historically significant and authentic example of. Imperial Japanese Navy senior officer calligraphy. Traditional Japanese hanging scroll craftsmanship. Highly suitable for collectors of Japanese military history, calligraphy, and early modern Japanese artifacts. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Admiral Togo Heihachiro Memorial Book (1935). A rare large-format commemorative book dedicated to one of Japan’s most legendary naval figures. Title: “Sekai no Togo Gensui” (The World’s Marshal Togo). Published: March 7, 1935 (Showa 10). This book was compiled one year after Admiral Togo’s death (1934). Making it a true memorial volume, not just a biography. Who Was Admiral Togo? Admiral Togo Heihachiro was the commander of the Imperial Japanese Navy during the. He led Japan to victory in the Battle of Tsushima. Defeating the Russian Baltic Fleet. Because of this achievement, he became internationally known as. ? “The Nelson of the East”. This book represents how Japan chose to remember Togo after his death. It is not simply a historical record. It is a posthumous tribute shaped by the national mindset of pre-WWII Japan. Inside you will find. Memorial essays such as “Memories of Marshal Togo”. Rare photographs of naval officers and historical moments. Warships and battle-related imagery. Documents, calligraphy, and archival materials. Poems and commemorative writings honoring Togo. This book captures a unique moment in history. ? The transformation of a real naval officer into a national symbol. All preserved in one volume. Large format book approx. 31.3 × 23 × 6.5 cm. Shows age: stains, toning, wear. Structurally solid and readable. Please check photos for details. This is not just a book about a man. It is a book about how a nation chose to remember him. A rare opportunity to hold a piece of pre-war historical narrative in your hands. Own a Piece of History. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
United States Navy Rear Admiral Charles Alton MacGowan was born November 12th 1890 in Portland, Maine. He attended Portland High School. While a student at this institution, he displayed interest in military tactics, and was active in the high school cadet organization, serving in Company B with the rank of second lieutenant. He was keenly interested in rifle practice and was a member of the rifle team which won the New England High School Championship. Following his graduation from high school, he was appointed to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis as a midshipmen. He graduated and was commissioned an Ensign on June 6th 1914. He was promoted to Lieutenant J. And transferred to the battleship U. Georgia where he served during World War I. He served as radio officer and engineering repair officer aboard the battleships U. Arizona and then transferred to the staff of Admiral Louis R. De Steiguer on the battleship U. California, where he served as radio officer for the Pacific Fleet. MacGowan was promoted to Captain and served aboard the battleship U. West Virginia in the late 1920’s. He was promoted to Lieutenant commander and served in Shanghai China aboard the armored cruiser U. Rochester in the early 1930’s. He was issued a Yangtze Service medal for his time aboard the Rochester. He would then serve aboard the light cruiser U. Savannah in the late 1930’s and in the 18th Destroyer Fleet in the Pacifie during World War Il. He later became officer in charge of Indoctrination and Communication at the Naval Training School at Harvard University in 1942. He was awarded the Bronze Star and Navy Commendation Medals during the war. Commander MacGowan’s son, Captain Richard Alton MacGowan of the 698th Ordnance Company in the Philippines was captured at the Fall of Bataan on Corregidor Island following the American surrender on May 6th 1942, and died of malaria on July 25th 1942, at the Cabanatuan Prison Camp in Nueva Ecija Province, Philippines. After the war, MacGowan was promoted to Commander and served as engineering repair officer at Bordeaux, France, before volunteering for the Submarine School at New London, Connecticut where he earned his Dolphins. Shortly after the war, Commander MacGowan retired from the navy. He was promoted to Rear Admiral on August 7th 1947. Admiral MacGowan passed away on August 19th 1968 at Letterman Hospital in San Francisco, California. He is buried at the Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. I will include 60 full size color printed pages of the research presented. ORIGINAL UNITED STATES NAVY YANGTZE SERVICE CAMPAIGN MEDAL W/ FULL WRAP BROOCH. PRODUCED BY THE U. N? 2092 (TRACED IN ROLLS TO ADMIRAL CHARLES MACGOWAN). RE-RIBBONED PERIOD DRAPE TESTED U. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!
This is an original Japanese historical photo book published in 1936 (Showa 11), revised second edition, titled. And the Sacred Battleship. The book was issued by the Mikasa Preservation Society, an organization established to preserve and commemorate Battleship Mikasa as a national historical symbol following the Russo-Japanese War. Battleship Mikasa was the flagship of Admiral Togo during the Battle of Tsushima (1905), one of the most decisive naval victories of the modern era. After the war, Mikasa became a symbolic relic of Japan’s emergence as a naval power, and preservation efforts were supported by naval officers, historians, and the public. This publication reflects how pre-war Japan officially remembered, documented, and revered naval history, particularly the figure of Admiral Togo and the legacy of Mikasa. Official portrait photographs of Admiral Togo Heihachiro. Photographic records of Battleship Mikasa (exterior and interior views). Images of naval officers and related historical figures. Textual accounts and interpretations of the Russo-Japanese War. Documentary-style photo layout typical of early Showa-era historical publications. This is not a modern reprint, but an original pre-war publication intended as a commemorative and educational historical record. About the Mikasa Preservation Society. The Mikasa Preservation Society was founded to protect Battleship Mikasa as a historic warship and national monument. Books published by the society are considered semi-official historical materials, rather than private commercial publications. Overall aging consistent with an item published in the 1930s. Foxing, toning, minor stains, and edge wear present. A red ownership stamp is visible (see photos). Note: copies were originally issued without stamps; please judge condition based on images. Despite age-related wear, the book remains complete and suitable for research or collection. A valuable primary-source style photo book documenting how Imperial Japan commemorated naval history and wartime leadership in the pre-World War II era. Collectors of Imperial Japanese Navy materials. Researchers of the Russo-Japanese War. Naval history and early 20th-century military photography collectors. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
Original pre-war biography booklet: “Admiral Eisuke Yamamoto and His Illustrious Parents”. Richly photo-illustrated (family portraits, youth scenes, group photos with cadets/soldiers). Early champion of naval aviation; first Chief of the Naval Aviation Bureau (1927), later Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet (1929-31); promoted full Admiral in 1931. In 1936, amid the February 26 Incident turmoil, he was moved to the reserve due to political headwinds. Background corroborated by Kagoshima city history notes and standard references. Printed 10 July 1937, issued 15 July 1937 (colophon). Early Sino-Japanese War phase: youth-oriented patriotic publishing grew rapidly in this year. Issued in Tokyo by the Imperial Youth Moral Education League. Non-sale distribution? Given to selected circles; survival rate is low. Documents the Satsuma lineage of a senior admiral and the social world that produced him. Useful to researchers of pre-war propaganda, naval aviation origins, and Combined Fleet leadership. A page headed “Imperial Audience ” lists multiple imperial princes-evidence of the prestige network around the book. 23 cm, 118 pp. Typical aging: toning, foxing, light edge wear; plates clear (see photos). Non-sale notice on title. This is not Isoroku Yamamoto; it’s Admiral Eisuke Yamamoto, a different figure from Kagoshima, key to Japan’s interwar naval policy and aviation build-up-scarcer in English-language collections, hence strong interest. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Rare Spanish Civil War Admiral Valdes Republican Navy Sailors Hat Cap Helmet. It has hand inscriptions with a sailors log of ports in spain and or battles. This destroyer traveled north with the Republican, including in the battle of Cape Cherchell and later in convoy escort. On July 12, 1937, together with the destroyers Lepanto, Churruca, Admiral Miranda, Gravina and Sanchez Baircáztegui, they maintained an artillery duel with the cruiser Balearic Islands, while the destroyers escorted the tanker Campillo, in which both sides withdrew after an hour of firing, the Balearic Islands, discovering that their cannons were overheating after 50 shots. On March 5, 1939, following the uprising in the city, he left Cartagena with the bulk of the Republican squadron for Bizerte (Tunisia), where he arrived on March 11.
K 1922 United States Naval Academy Hazing Letter Admiral Henry Wilson Autograph. Very rare letter signed from Admiral Henry B Wilson Superintendent of the Naval Academy regarding a Midshipman being Hazed. The Hazing Case made National News being written about in the November 11, 1922 New York Times, November 9 Courier Journal, Army and Navy Register, and many other publications. Letter was to Congressman Patrick Drewry from Virginia. Drewry served as Congressman for 14 terms and was on the United States Naval Academy Board of Visitors. Letter deals with the Midshipman leaving and the future hearing about the hazing incident. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog.
1934 US Naval Academy Christmas Menu Signed by Rear Admiral David F Sellers. This is a rare and historic 1934 US Naval Academy Christmas Dinner Menu from Annapolis Maryland. This beautiful piece is personally signed by Rear Admiral David Foote Sellers, who was serving as the Superintendent at the time. The menu provides a glimpse into the traditions of the Naval Academy during the 1930s, making it a valuable collectible for military and naval history enthusiasts. The signature of Admiral Sellers adds significant historical value, especially given his distinguished naval career and leadership roles. 8″ x 6″ – Card Stock. >>>Please see Item Condition Above: Condition is Used. Please see our condition description & photos and use the photo close up feature to get a good look. We have many Great Collectibles in our Store. Below is a summary of his life and career. Early Life and Education. Born: February 4, 1881, Austin, Texas. Education: Sellers attended the United States Naval Academy and graduated in 1903. Early Assignments: After graduating, Sellers embarked on a long and varied career. World War I Service: Sellers served in important positions during World War I, a time that provided him with crucial leadership experience. His work in this period earned him recognition for his contribution to the war effort. Post-War Roles: Following the war, Sellers held a series of significant commands, including leadership positions aboard major naval vessels and at important naval installations. Commander of Battleships: He held various command roles on battleships, showing exceptional leadership skills, particularly in fleet operations. His administration is remembered for efforts to improve the island’s infrastructure and governance. Fleet: One of his most significant commands was his appointment as Commander-in-Chief of the U. This role put him in charge of coordinating fleet operations during peacetime and preparing for potential wartime needs. Contributions to Naval Strategy. Sellers was known for his forward-thinking approach to naval strategy, helping to modernize the fleet and emphasizing the importance of naval power in global military strategy during the interwar years. His insights contributed to the readiness of the U. Navy before World War II.
Vintage Japanese Imperial Naval Admiral Togo Heihachiro Bronze Statue Bust. It measures 9.5 inches tall in a wood base. The base measures 5.5 by 5.5 inches and in excellent condition.
