A rare original large-format poster titled “Gendai Kaisen Gainen-zu” (Modern Naval Battle Concept Chart). Issued by the Yushukai Foundation on June 15, Taisho 14 (1925). 205 × 77 cm (80 × 30 in). This highly detailed lithograph illustrates Japan’s interwar vision of a future naval battle. Combining traditional battleship tactics with new warfare elements such as airships, aircraft squadrons, and submarines. It reflects the Imperial Japanese Navy’s evolving doctrine following the Washington Naval Treaty (1922). When Japan was rethinking its maritime strategy under fleet tonnage restrictions. Above the sea, airships and observation balloons are seen monitoring the battle. Submarines advance beneath the waves, symbolizing the growing importance of underwater warfare. An accompanying explanatory sheet provides detailed notes on fleet formations, unit names, and battle stages. A vivid glimpse into the Navy’s educational and tactical thought process at the time. The Yushukai Foundation, based in the Imperial Navy’s Mizukosha facility in Tokyo. Was an officially supported patriotic and educational organization. This poster was produced for public exhibitions and naval education. To inspire citizens and cadets with a modern vision of naval power and technological progress. This 1925 edition predates the Yushukai’s better-known “Battleship Cutaway Diagram” (Taisho 15, 1926). Making it one of the earliest known Japanese visual depictions of an integrated air-sea battle. It vividly captures Japan’s transition from a purely battleship-focused strategy to a combined-arms doctrine. That would later define the Pacific War era. Original 1925 print, not a reproduction. Noticeable wear, tears, stains, and toning due to age (see photos). The main image remains highly legible and visually powerful. Very few surviving examples are known worldwide. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Original 1920s US Navy Naval Aviator Pilot Wings Cap Badge Robbins Co. Very nice original item. Construction in gilt brass. Measures 1-1/2 in width. Pin-back fastener with a 45° pin and U-catch. Marked on each wing 1/30 10K GF (Gold Filled) and the early triple hallmark for. Robbins Company, Attleboro, MA. See my other auctions with military and other items! Please feel free to ask any questions. We strive to satisfy our customers.
Own a Piece of History. This is an original non-commercial commemorative photo album titled. “1928 Fourth-Class Sailor Training Completion Memorial – Yokosuka Naval Training Corps”. Published in October 1928 (Showa 3). “Yokosuka Naval Training Corps Fourth-Class Sailor Memorial Album Committee, “. At the beginning of the album appears a portrait of. Who served as commander of the Yokosuka Naval Training Corps at the time. Mitsuya Shirou was an Imperial Japanese Navy officer who served aboard major warships including. Battleship Nagato (Vice Captain). Before becoming commander of Yokosuka Naval Training Corps. This gives the album a strong official and historical character rather than being merely a personal scrapbook. The back cover contains a handwritten ownership inscription. “Nakagaki Tadashi – Owner”. Believed to be the original sailor who actually trained at Yokosuka Naval Training Corps. These personal traces are highly valued among collectors because they connect the artifact directly to an individual sailor’s life. This is not simply a military photo album. It is a surviving personal relic from a young Japanese sailor before the Pacific War. Large military formation photographs. Officer and instructor portraits. Military songs and speeches. Rising Sun naval flag imagery. And many other fascinating scenes from early Showa-era Imperial Japanese Navy training life. What Was the Yokosuka Naval Training Corps? The Yokosuka Naval Training Corps was one of the most important training centers of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Young recruits from across Japan were sent here to receive. Before assignment to fleets and warships. This album captures the atmosphere of the Imperial Japanese Navy before the outbreak of the Pacific War. Why Is This Rare? Imperial Japanese Navy materials are significantly rarer than Army items today due to. Destruction of fleets during WWII. Postwar dismantling of the Navy. Limited survival of naval training materials. Albums from naval training corps were usually privately distributed to participants only. Making surviving copies extremely scarce. This example is especially desirable because it includes. Yokosuka Naval Training Corps connection. Captain Mitsuya Shirou portrait. Original handwritten owner identification. Together, these elements create a highly personal and historically important artifact. Used vintage condition with age wear, stains, foxing, scratches, and minor damage. Handwritten ownership inscription on rear cover. 15.2 × 21.6 cm. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Excellent original condition as shown. Never seen this maker or pattern before. Rare cab badge size too… Please see our other listings, and check back often as we typically list 30-50 high-end estate items each week with No Reserve!
Offered here is an original. Kure Naval Training Corps commemorative photo album. Documenting recruits who entered service in. June 1937 (Showa 12). This album begins with highly significant introductory pages featuring a portrait of. Vice Admiral Takayoshi Kato. Then Commander-in-Chief of the. (later promoted to full Admiral), along with the famous. Five Articles for Military Personnel. Reflecting the discipline, values, and ideology expected of Imperial Japanese servicemen. It is far more than a simple graduation album. The following pages contain numerous original photographs showing the real training life of new sailors at the Kure Naval Training Corps, including. Cutter / rowing boat exercises. Formation drills and physical training. Mess hall scenes and daily life. Inspections and barracks discipline. Group portraits and base surroundings. Kure Naval Training Corps. Was one of the most important recruit training centers of the Imperial Japanese Navy, supporting the powerful Kure Naval District. Is especially important, as it marks the outbreak of the. And the rapid expansion of Japan’s wartime military system. This album captures the moment when ordinary young men were being transformed into wartime sailors. Original binding cord missing. Inner hinge repaired with glue. Child scribbles on reverse of 2-3 pages. About two caption tissue pages missing. Despite condition flaws, the historical and visual value remains very strong. This is an excellent primary-source piece for collectors of naval militaria, pre-war Japan, or military training history. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Original Pre WWII US Navy Naval Aviator Enlisted Pilot Wings Sterling NS Meyer. United States Navy Aviator Pilot Badge WWII sterling silver emblem pin. Good used condition with little to no signs of wear. Great vintage patina present. Stamped on the back N. Meyer Inc New York Sterling. This is the older style without the berries commonly used in the 1920’s to 1940’s Acid tests positive for sterling silver. Pin measures 1/2 of an inch tall and 1 and 3/8ths of an inch wide. Good uséd condition with little to no signs of wear. This is the older style without the berries commonly uséd in the 1920’s to 1940’s. Acid tests positive for sterling silver. Sorry, our items are NOT available for pick-up. Paying via Direct Deposit. No additional information at this time. You might also like. Antique cut crystal black and white beaded necklace with sterling clasp. Cloisonne Rose quartz amazonite turqouise sterling silver beaded necklace. Lizard sterling silver artisan tribal lizard reptile vintage sterling silver nec. Deep Blue long Labradorite vintage sterling silver pendant necklace.
What: A 1937 (Showa 12) supplement to Shonen Club by Kodansha, vividly illustrating the Russo-Japanese War’s decisive Battle of Tsushima (Battle of the Japan Sea). Filled with dramatic color spreads, fleet charts, heroic episodes, and military songs, it was produced as clear wartime propaganda to inspire loyalty in young readers. When: Covers the battle of May 27-28, 1905. Published 32 years later in 1937, as Japan entered the escalation of the Sino-Japanese conflict. Where: The naval battle was fought in the Tsushima Strait, where Admiral Togo’s Combined Fleet defeated Russia’s Baltic Fleet. Why: To pass on the national victory myth to the next generation, reinforcing the Navy’s prestige and patriotic sentiment. 1937 marked the rise of militarism and mass propaganda campaigns through magazines, posters, and songs. 19×27cm, 48 pages, richly illustrated. Includes panoramic battle scenes, fleet deployment maps, and text aimed at youth. Condition: aged paper, wear, foxing, edge fray; intact and readable (see photos). A rare survivor of 1930s Japanese militarist culture-valuable both as children’s media and as a window into wartime propaganda. Own a Piece of History. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
Original Imperial Japanese Navy photo album documenting the training and graduation of 4th Class Engine Room Sailors (Kikanhei) at the Kure Naval Training Corps (Kure Kaheidan) in January, 1936 (Showa 11). About the Kure Naval Training Corps. Kure Kaheidan was one of Japan’s four major naval recruit training bases, along with Yokosuka, Sasebo, and Maizuru. Located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Kure was the home of the Kure Naval Arsenal, which built the legendary battleships Yamato and Nagato. All new recruits to the Imperial Navy underwent basic training here-covering discipline, drill, seamanship, gunnery, signaling, and engineering-before joining the fleet. About Engine Room Sailors (Kikanhei). Engine room sailors were the technical backbone of the fleet, responsible for maintaining and operating boilers, turbines, and generators-the “heart” of a warship. As 4th Class trainees, they began their service at the lowest rank, learning steam and mechanical systems through practical exercises in the engine room. Scenes of the enlistment ceremony and first day of training. Physical and drill exercises, marksmanship, and engineering instruction. Photos of boiler and machinery training. A visit to the Imperial Japanese Naval Academy (Etajima). Recreation and morale events. Each section is accompanied by original period captions, vividly illustrating the strict yet proud life of Imperial Navy recruits before the Pacific War. The front cover board is torn, and some pages with text show creases or tears. Photographs remain clear and well-preserved overall. Considering its age (nearly 90 years old), the condition is good for display or research. A highly valuable prewar Japanese Navy artifact, documenting the training of the men who powered the fleet from below decks. An authentic “engine room view” of the Imperial Navy before the Pacific War. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
This is an original pre-WWII Imperial Japanese Navy graduation photo album. The album commemorates the 19th class of the Naval Technical Training School (Kaigun Gishu Yoseijo) and is marked “Koki 2600″, corresponding to 1940, a significant year when Japan celebrated the 2600th anniversary of the Imperial era. The Naval Technical Training School was an important institution responsible for training technical specialists for the Imperial Japanese Navy, including personnel involved in machinery, aviation maintenance, and other engineering fields necessary for modern naval warfare. The album contains numerous photographs documenting the training environment and daily life of the students, including. Group portraits of the cadets. Photographs of instructors and officers. Aircraft and aircraft engines. Training facilities and buildings. Sports and extracurricular activities such as baseball. Several pages also include portraits of senior officers associated with the naval command structure, including personnel connected to the Kure Naval Base, one of the most important naval bases of Imperial Japan. Graduation albums from Japanese naval training institutions rarely appear on the market today, and those related to technical training schools and aviation-related education are particularly uncommon. Because of the combination of naval education, aviation technology imagery, and the historical context of the 1940 Imperial anniversary year, this album represents an interesting historical artifact from the final decade of the Imperial Japanese Navy before the Pacific War. A desirable item for collectors of. Imperial Japanese Navy history. Japanese naval academies and training schools. Pre-war Japanese military memorabilia. The album shows expected age and wear consistent with a historical item of this period. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
This is an original pre-WWII Imperial Japanese Navy photo album documenting sailor training at the Sasebo Naval Barracks, one of the most important naval training facilities in Japan. The album was created as a graduation / completion commemorative album for sailors who entered service in June 1934 (Showa 9) and completed their training in the 6th Sailor Training Squad. Sasebo Naval Barracks was responsible for training new sailors before they were assigned to warships of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Many naval personnel who later served during the Pacific War began their careers in institutions like this. The album contains a wide range of fascinating historical photographs, including. Sailor group portraits. Naval instructors and officers. Bayonet and rifle training drills. Formation exercises and parade grounds. Life inside the naval training facility. Photographs of Sasebo harbor and naval vessels. One particularly interesting page includes a portrait of Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai, who later served as Minister of the Navy and Prime Minister of Japan. At the end of the album there is also a roster listing the names of the sailors, providing valuable historical documentation of the individuals who trained in this unit. Some roster details have been partially obscured in the listing images to protect personal information. Albums like this rarely survive with their original photographs and roster intact, making this a valuable primary historical document related to the Imperial Japanese Navy. 19 × 27 × 2.5 cm. Total pages: 57 pages. A highly collectible piece for collectors of Imperial Japanese Navy memorabilia and WWII military history. Overall good condition for its age. There are minor signs of age such as wear, stains, and small scratches consistent with a historical item. Please see photos for details. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.