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Own a Piece of History. This is a rare and heavy commemorative lion-shaped inkstand presented after the Shanghai Incident of 1932 (Showa 7). Engraved on the underside are. “Shanghai Incident Victory Return Commemoration”. “Imperial Military Reservists Association – Tetsusei Ironworks Joint Branch”. This confirms that the piece was a non-commercial presentation item connected to the Imperial Japanese military veteran community. What Was the Shanghai Incident? The Shanghai Incident was a major military conflict fought in Shanghai, China, in 1932 between Japanese and Chinese forces. It is considered one of the important precursors to the later Second Sino-Japanese War. At the time, the battle was heavily reported in Japan, and returning soldiers were celebrated as national heroes. As a result, commemorative presentation items such as this were created for veterans and military-related organizations. What Was the Imperial Military Reservists Association? The Imperial Military Reservists Association (Teikoku Zaigo Gunjinkai) was a massive nationwide organization composed mainly of reserve and retired military personnel. It was not simply a veterans club. It played a major role in connecting local communities with the Japanese military before WWII. Because of this, surviving presentation items from these organizations are deeply tied to the militarization and social atmosphere of prewar Japan. What Is an Inkstand? An inkstand was a desk accessory used during the fountain pen and dip-pen era. Glass ink bottles were originally placed into the two side compartments, while military officers, bureaucrats, teachers, and administrators used them to write official documents. In military environments of the 1930s, countless orders, reports, operational records, and training documents were written by hand. Because of this, an inkstand like this symbolized the military desk itself – the place where commands and records were created. This makes the piece more than simple deskware. It is effectively a military presentation object connected to wartime administration and veteran culture. The central lion sculpture symbolizes power, victory, and military prestige. Lion motifs were frequently used in Japanese military commemorative art during the early Showa era, especially for victory memorials and presentation trophies. The underside is decorated with an intricate traditional Japanese “Sayagata” geometric pattern, a historic symbol representing continuity and eternal prosperity. The craftsmanship and weight are exceptional, giving the piece a true early Showa presence. This is not merely an inkstand. It is a surviving artifact from the moment Japan was rapidly transforming into a militarized nation during the early 1930s. An outstanding piece for collectors of. Prewar Japanese industrial art. Military writing desk antiques. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).

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Czechoslovakia Army Leather Belt. RARE army belt with czechoslovakian lion on the buckle. (not to be mistaken for the later “communist” version of the belt with a star). Size: 90 cm / 35.4 inch. Length: 94 cm / 37 inch. Origin: Genuine item made in former Czechoslovakia. Real price of this item: 98 USD Why is that? Look at the pictures. Don’t hesitate to contact me.

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Very rare brass lion belt buckle from Czech Republic WWII. Check out my other great vintage pieces.

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Very rare brass lion belt buckle from Czech Republic WWII. Check out my other great vintage pieces.

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Original Post-WWI German Iron Cross 1922 Colonial Lion Order Boutonniere RARE. This extraordinary boutonniere for the Iron Cross and 1922 German Colonial Merit Medal (The Lion Order) was made in Koblenz by Franz Ackermann. A rare find today, the history of the Lion Order. “The award was founded and awarded in 1922 by the German Colonial War Veterans’ League for “members of the associations affiliated to the League and individual members of the League in two levels by retired Major General Georg Ludwig Rudolf Maercker. The first level in silver was awarded as a pin decoration to former members of the Imperial Protection Forces, the East Asian Expeditionary Force, the occupation troops in China and the Imperial Navy, provided they had served in the colonies or in colonial waters, and the second level in bronze was awarded as a decoration on a ribbon to colonial Germans who had not served with weapons in the protectorates but had made a contribution to the colonial cause, or to other Germans who had made particularly high contributions to promoting German colonial prestige at home, even if they were not members of the League, as “sponsors”. Awards of the latter type, however, required “the most detailed justification”. 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!

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We combine auctions for you where possible. Due to size and weight restrictions, we can’t offer this service for coin sets and some bulky items. Due to a higher volume of letters while being short-staffed, Canada Post’s services are currently backlogged. Packages may take up to an extra 10 days to be received in Canada… Longer to Europe and the USA.

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Can be used as spare parts. This model is from 1935.

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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.

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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.

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