1933 “National Defense Donation Commemorative Album” – an extremely rare Imperial Japanese Army photo book documenting tanks, aircraft, artillery, vehicles, and military equipment during the Manchurian Incident era. This volume functions as a complete visual catalog of IJA equipment in 1933, containing numerous official photographs, specifications, and operational scenes. A valuable primary-source reference for collectors and researchers. Contents / Examples Included. Type 93 Reconnaissance Aircraft. Type 88 Recon Aircraft. Light bomber, medical evacuation aircraft, training aircraft. (Each with technical tables and field photos). Armored & Motor Vehicles. Type 89 Medium Tank. Type 94 Armored Car. Military trucks, towing vehicles. Artillery & Infantry Weapons. Mortars and grenade launchers. Medical & Cold-Weather Equipment. Anti-cold clothing / boots. This book is essentially a 1933 Imperial Japanese Army weapon catalog, produced with official photographs-highly valuable for historians, militaria collectors, or museum research. About the “National Defense Donation Movement”. However, the core of the book is the extensive photographic documentation of IJA weapons and vehicles. Due to age, the book has visible wear. Surface damage on cover. Wrinkles or paper warping. Please check all photos carefully. A highly significant and hard-to-find 1933 military photographic record. Rare opportunity to own an original pre-WW2 Japanese Army equipment catalog. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
This is an original pre-war Japanese military aviation postcard set titled “Young Eagles of the Army”, issued by the Imperial Japanese Army Aviation Headquarters. The original envelope is clearly printed with: “Young Eagles of the Army” “Army Aviation Headquarters” In addition, all four postcards in the set also carry the title Young Eagles of the Army. This is important because these are not simply unrelated aviation photographs gathered together later. They were produced as a unified set under the authority of the Imperial Japanese Army Aviation Headquarters, giving them a strong connection to the official promotion and recruitment activities of Japanese Army aviation. The Army Aviation Headquarters was established in 1925 as the central organization responsible for major aspects of Japanese Army aviation, including aircraft administration, technical development, training, supply, and airfield-related matters. It continued to operate until the dissolution of the Japanese Army in 1945. What makes this set especially interesting is the combination of early military uniforms and biplane aircraft visible in the photographs. The soldiers appear to wear uniforms of the older Type 45 style or a closely related pattern, while the aircraft shown are from the earlier generation of Japanese Army aviation, when biplanes were still common. Taken together with the fact that the publisher is identified as the Army Aviation Headquarters, these details strongly suggest that the images represent the early development period of Imperial Japanese Army aviation, likely around the late 1920s to early 1930s. The exact publication year cannot be confirmed from the photographs alone, so I prefer not to state a precise date without documentary evidence. However, the uniforms, aircraft, and official issuing organization provide valuable clues to the period. The phrase “Young Eagles” was used in Japan to evoke young aviators and aspiring military airmen. In modern terms, this set can be understood as a kind of military aviation recruitment and promotional material. It presented young Japanese men with a new and exciting image of military service: flying aircraft, working around airplanes, training with aviation units, and becoming part of Japan’s rapidly developing military air arm. The photographs are also valuable because they do not show aircraft alone. They include mechanics, ground personnel, unit formations, training scenes, and aircraft on the ground, giving a broader picture of how an aviation unit actually functioned. Today, collectors are much more familiar with later Japanese aircraft such as the Zero or the Hayabusa. These postcards represent an earlier and less commonly seen chapter – the period when Japanese military aviation was still transitioning from biplanes toward the modern air forces of the 1930s and 1940s. Paper promotional material was never intended to survive for generations. The fact that the original Army Aviation Headquarters envelope and all four matching postcards remain together as a set adds considerably to its historical appeal. It would make an excellent piece for collectors interested in Japanese military aviation, early aircraft, military recruitment, uniform history, or pre-war Japanese visual culture. This is more than simply a group of old postcards. It is a small surviving record of the era when Japan was still building its military air arm – and of how that new world of aviation was presented to the young men expected to join it. Please review the photographs carefully for age-related toning, staining, wear, and other signs of age. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note.
This is an original 1934 publication titled. “Aviation Volume – National Emergency Encyclopedia” . Published during the early years of Japan’s rapid military aviation expansion, this book was intended to educate the general public about aviation, air power, and the future of warfare. Unlike modern history books, this volume was written. Before World War II. Allowing readers to see aviation through the eyes of people living in the 1930s. Imperial Japanese Navy Air Forces. Bombers and fighter aircraft. Future air warfare concepts. Civil aviation and military aviation. One particularly interesting section is. “How the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Force Operates”. Commander Naoo Kato of the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Headquarters. Providing a rare contemporary perspective on how naval aviation was viewed before the Pacific War. The book also contains numerous photographs and illustrations of aircraft, aerial operations, bombing concepts, and military aviation developments from around the world. What makes this volume especially fascinating is its date. The Second Sino-Japanese War. The Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter. In other words, this book captures a moment when military aviation was still developing and the future of air warfare remained uncertain. Following Japan’s defeat in 1945, many military and aviation-related publications were destroyed, confiscated, or discarded during the Occupation period. As a result, surviving pre-war aviation references such as this have become increasingly difficult to find. An excellent piece for collectors of. Imperial Japanese Navy memorabilia. A remarkable glimpse into how people imagined the future of air power before World War II changed history forever. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Large archive of photos, letters, and documents associated with Charles Williams. Williams was in the Navy during the Spanish American War, stationed in Manila. Later he became Chief Inspector of U. Government Aircraft and had an association with the Glenn L. This archive is primarily Williams, but there are several photos that are marked Glenn L. Martin Company on the reverse. Lots of personal letters as well as official ones. All dated in the interwar period of the 1920s. None of the letters or documents are Martin Company — they’re all correspondence to or from Williams. Interesting grouping and well worth further study and research. Fascinating insight into 1920s aviation history.
WWII-era precursor aviation technical manual titled. “Hatsudoki-ko Kyotei (Engine Mechanics Course)”, published in 1930 (Showa 5). This book was issued by Shoheikan with a foreword written by Kiyoshi Furuya, who served as Chief of the Imperial Japanese Army Aviation Headquarters at the time. The manual was designed as an instructional textbook for personnel involved in the maintenance and understanding of aircraft engines used by the Japanese Army aviation units. The contents cover the fundamental structure and operation of aircraft engines, including. Engine construction and components. Fuel supply mechanisms. Measuring instruments and diagnostic tools. Engine assembly and adjustment procedures. Maintenance and operational guidelines. Numerous diagrams and technical illustrations are included throughout the book, providing insight into early Japanese aviation engineering education and aircraft engine technology during the pre-WWII period. Publications related to Japanese Army aviation technical training from the early Showa period are relatively scarce today, making this an interesting reference for collectors and researchers of military aviation history. Age-related wear including stains, toning, and damage to the cover due to age. Pages remain readable with technical diagrams intact. Please examine the photos carefully for overall condition. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
What: An illustrated children’s introduction to the Imperial Japanese Navy. Who: Published in 1938 by a wartime educational press, aimed at schools and young readers. When: Showa 13 (1938), during the height of the Sino-Japanese War, when total war mobilization influenced all aspects of society. Where: Produced in Japan, focusing on East Asia and the Pacific region. Why: Designed to inspire loyalty, pride, and fascination with the Navy among children-serving as clear wartime propaganda and a tool of national education. How: Richly illustrated with detailed diagrams, silhouettes of naval aircraft, full-color operational maps, and icon charts for easy learning. Condition: Shows age-related wear, discoloration, and small tears, but no missing pages. Please check photos for details. Collectible Value: A rare example of pre-WWII Japanese propaganda for children, combining education and ideology in one book. Own a piece of history-this volume captures the spirit and messaging of 1930s Japan. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
Baltimore 1934 Official 8.5×11 Aircraft Photos (6). Photos from the collection of George Washington Polk Jr. Born 13 May 1889, Died 27 July 1976. He was a Colonel in the US Army Air Corps/US Air Force and served in both WWI and WWII. Over his career he flew hundreds of domestic and international mapping and aerial survey missions and amassed a massive collection of photgraphs from around the world. We have additional historical photographs from later periods which we will be listing soon so please check back or subscribe to our store for notifications.
German air force WW2 Junkers Ju 87 Stuka dive bomber and ground-attack aircraft Ring war period WWII Germany Skull bronze Size 13 22.3mm 13.25g badge 37.5x25x8mm 14.09g 1235. Good item for your collection or gift for holidays! If you have any question – please write me. You can make your best offer for this item.
Slightly worn and soiled, good condition. With group portrait inside of the and nice color illustration on front. Size 5.5×9 inches, closed. All items are absolutely guaranteed genuine as described. We hope you like what you see! International Buyers Please Note.
