Original WW2 era RPPC photo postcard of the Royal Netherlands Navy. The postcard is clearer than my scanner shows. There are NO banned or offensive symbols anywhere in this listing. Ize Approximately: 3.5 x 5.5. Thank you for viewing, please check out my other photos, postcards, paper items and more.


Four Photograph Albums Documenting Training and Service in the Imperial Japanese Army in the Interwar Years. Description: Four photograph albums containing a total of 558 mounted images documenting military training and service in Japan in 1920s and 30s, all in very good condition. Although we acquired these albums together, they appear to have belonged to different people. Most, if not all, were officers. One album has handwritten captions, the others do not, but do have some group photographs with captions in the negative. Two identity documents are tipped in to one album that, we are told, are for people with the family names Yokoo and Hayashi. During the interwar years, Japanese culture was pervaded by the conviction that a strong military was the solution to most problems, foreign and domestic. The Army enjoyed considerable independence from the civilian government, and various factions within the military played a major role in directing the country’s foreign policy. As described by historian David Hunter-Chester in The Culture of Military Organizations, (Cambridge, 2019) the Imperial Japanese Army’s organizational culture produced tough, proficient, and courageous soldiers. These albums reflect great pride in military service, with numerous images of their subjects in dress uniform (singly and in groups) and engaged in military exercises, including bayonet training, firing machine guns, field and parade drills, physical fitness (ropes course, gymnastics), equestrian training, cleaning and assembly of weapons, and more. There are also images of soldiers in the classroom, at leisure sporting events, sumo, at a public bath, etc. , and at special events and celebrations-the latter characterized by an abundance of Japanese and Imperial Army flags. These albums reflect an ethos that was soon to vanish. The military culture of pride in excellence, according to Hunter-Chester, left it unable to deal with military losses; it was a culture that prized reputation over public honesty, ritualized death and placed its own judgment above question. According to its own creed, the [Army] should have’done its utmost to protect the state. Instead its soldiers are remembered in Japan and much of the world as’beasts. See our other Asia. Condition Descriptions Defined: We grade our books and dust jackets using the traditional language of the antiquarian book trade. In brief: Fine is the highest grade and means essentially as new, without visible faults or defects; Near Fine means approaching fine, but with one or more very minor defects or faults, which will be noted; Very Good means the book shows some general (but not too offensive) signs of wear and use, which will be noted; Good means the book is complete and intact, but has more wear or some internal markings. Any ex-library book will be graded no higher than Good, even if it is otherwise a very nice copy. Again, all flaws will be noted. We rarely offer any books in Fair or Poor condition, but if we do, the reasons for the grade will be evident from the photo(s) and description. Please notify us in advance of any return. About us: Walkabout Books is a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA).
US NAVY SERVICEMAN’S TRAPUNTO BANNER commemorating CHINA and JAPAN VOYAGE, 1927. US Navy serviceman’s silk trapunto banner commemorating a voyage to China and Japan, November 1927. Commemorates the voyage of Joe Dillon on the S. President Jefferson to China and Japan and the Philippines: Seattle, San Francisco, Honolulu, Manila, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Victoria, Yokohama, Kobe and Shimidzu. 17×20 inches not including the protective paper edging (shown in second photo). Beautifully and intricately embroidered with eagle, flags and depiction of the S. These banners were very popular and sought after by servicemen as souvenirs at the time; this one obviously kept as a cherished memento. Most were produced in Japan, this one by m. Hasegawa and marked Embroiderer Coat of Arms and Portrait Painting on Silk, Yokohama, Japan. Excellent condition, protected by the paper backing and edge-covering. Paper backing is very good on the sides and fair on the back.

FROM GROUP OF JAPAN/CHINA ITEMS BELONGING TO USN NAVY SAILOR WHO WAS ON THE ASIATIC FLEETS HEAVY CRUISER HOUSTON. Size: 5.5″ x 3.5″. Condition: Decent for age, as shown in picture. Zoom in by hovering over picture to inspect condition to your satisfaction. Check out our other items for many more vintage and antique beauties. Feel free to ask questions. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “ashlayot” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Theme: Militaria
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Rare WWII Nikko Imperial Japanese Army Artillery Spotting Scope 25 X 2° Nippon Kogaku. Complete with all boxes, carrying bags. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\Other WWII Original Items”. The seller is “zilvra10″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Theme: Militaria

US NAVY SERVICEMAN’S TRAPUNTO BANNER commemorating CHINA and JAPAN VOYAGE, 1927. US Navy serviceman’s silk trapunto banner commemorating a voyage to China and Japan, November 1927. Commemorates the voyage of Joe Dillon on the S. President Jefferson to China and Japan and the Philippines: Seattle, San Francisco, Honolulu, Manila, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Victoria, Yokohama, Kobe and Shimidzu. 17×20 inches not including the protective paper edging (shown in second photo). Beautifully and intricately embroidered with eagle, flags and depiction of the S. These banners were very popular and sought after by servicemen as souvenirs at the time; this one obviously kept as a cherished memento. Most were produced in Japan, this one by m. Hasegawa and marked Embroiderer Coat of Arms and Portrait Painting on Silk, Yokohama, Japan. Excellent condition, protected by the paper backing and edge-covering. Paper backing is very good on the sides and fair on the back. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “timbuktubooks” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan

100% ORIGINAL ISSUE PIECE. Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Romania, Bulgaria, Mexico, China, Macau, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Montenegro. CANADA, USA, UK, IRELAND, AUSTRIA, DENMARK, SWEDEN, NORWAY, FINLAND, GERMANY, FRANCE, BELGIUM, ITALY, SWITZERLAND, NETHERLANDS, LUXEMBOURG, AUSTRALIA, AND NEW ZEALAND. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “worldmedals” and is located in this country: CA. This item can be shipped to Canada, all countries in Europe, United States, Australia, Japan.


Emitted to the Candidates of Women of the Chinese colony in Lima. This diploma is one of 7 left being honored to a specific society of which all different. Found in the Kuomintang society house of the chinese colony in Lima, Peru. Used – A few tiny wormholes but not folded, some water staining along borders. Please look at the images! Courier service on demand. Please wait for our invoice. Your articles will be carefully packed and handled. Please feel free to contact me for any further questions. Please give the postal and custom services enough time to do their work. Thank you very much for your comprehension. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Paper\Documents\1900-1939″. The seller is “kaiu” and is located in this country: MX. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: China
- wwii Chiang Kai Shek certificate: Kuomintang chinese colony society association
- vintage photo vignette sepia: calligraphy japanese occupation document chinese
Lot of 2 USS Simpson pre-WWII Embroidery Memorabilia China Japan Phillippines. Framed embroidery dimensions 17 5/8″ x 20 9/16″ x 3/8. Piece was framed at No 6 Eastern Navy YMCA in Chefoo, China. Unframed embroidery dimensions 16″ x 17 7/8″. 2 Original handmade designs. In Memory of my Trip to the Orient / China Japan and Philippines / USS Simpson / 1928 1932 / E. “In Rememberance of My Cruise in China & Japan”. In the United States Navy. During World War II. Was laid down on 9 October 1919 by William Cramp & Sons. Launched on 28 April 1920; sponsored by Miss Caroline Sterett Simpson, daughter of Rear Admiral Simpson; and commissioned on 3 November 1920, Lieutenant Commander. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “waikikigoldandsilver” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan