We do know who they belonged to graduated from the academy in 1936.. Retired rear Admiral served WWII.
25 1/4″ x 11 1/2″ photo showing U. Cassin DD-43 in its original frame. Cassin was a member the U. Destroyer anti-submarine patrol based out of Queensland, Ireland during WWI. On October 15, 1917, Cassin was struck in the stern by a torpedo delivered by German submarine, U-61, causing severe damage.
This is a very rare patch from the Citizens Military Training Camps. These camps operated between 1921 and 1940. This patch is most likely from the 20s or 30s. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Estate sale find, vintage original US Navy China Service Destroyer USS Rizal Officers photo, circa 1920s. Photo is embossed in lower right corner with A. Fong Chefoo, North China. USS Rizal (DD–174) was a Wickes-class destroyer in the United States Navy following World War I. She was named for José Rizal, a Filipino patriot, and the National Hero of the Philippines. Joining the Pacific Fleet upon commissioning, Rizal cruised along the United States west coast into 1920 on exercises and training duty. Subsequently modified for service as a light minelayer, she was classified DM-14 on 17 July 1920. Rizal departed San Diego on 25 March 1920 for the Far East. With Filipinos constituting the majority of her crew, Rizal remained on the Asiatic Station for ten years. She spent long months anchored in Chinese ports during the spring, summer, and autumn months. Her most frequent ports of call were Shanghai, Chefoo, Chinwangtao, and Hong Kong. Rizal cruised eastward to Apra Harbor, Guam, during November 1928, and visited Yokohama, Japan, from 11 to 20 April 1929. Rizal spent each winter generally from November through March, anchored in Manila Bay. She was docked annually at Olongapo and upon resuming active service each spring operated in Philippine waters. Ordered home late in 1930, Rizal departed Manila on 11 December 1930 for Guam, Honolulu, and San Diego. She decommissioned on 20 August 1931 at San Diego and was towed northward to Mare Island on 31 August 1931 by the minesweeper USS Tern to be placed in reserve. PLEASE SEE DESCRIPTION AND PHOTOS FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS – The item appears to be in overall Fair to Good Minus used condition, signs of wear, creases, fading, tears, chipping, sunning and age toning, soiling, stains, writing, no odors, please see images.
A paper knife commemorating the launch of the former Japanese Navy destroyer Arashio. It was distributed to those involved when the Arashio was launched in 1933. It is written in Japanese kanji. No noticeable scratches or stains. Arashio is the fourth Asashio-class destroyer of the Japanese Navy. It was completed in December 1937 (Showa 12). In March 1943 (Showa 18), she was heavily damaged and abandoned during the Battle of the Bismarck Sea, and was sunk by a U. How about military collector? International Buyers – Please Note.
Admiral’s name strip. Of an old Japanese Navy. It’s from about taisho to showa era. These are handwritten by Kaneo Nomaguchi, Isamu Takeshita, Nobumasa Suetsugu, Ryoukistu Arima, Hisanori Fujita, Kisaburo Nomura, Mineo Osumi, Osami Nagano, and others. I think it’s amazing that so many people’s handwritten items are available. How about a military enthusiast? International Buyers – Please Note.
Estate sale find, vintage original US Navy China Service Destroyer USS Rizal Officers photo, circa 1920s. Photo is embossed in lower right corner with A. Fong Chefoo, North China. USS Rizal (DD–174) was a Wickes-class destroyer in the United States Navy following World War I. She was named for José Rizal, a Filipino patriot, and the National Hero of the Philippines. Joining the Pacific Fleet upon commissioning, Rizal cruised along the United States west coast into 1920 on exercises and training duty. Subsequently modified for service as a light minelayer, she was classified DM-14 on 17 July 1920. Rizal departed San Diego on 25 March 1920 for the Far East. With Filipinos constituting the majority of her crew, Rizal remained on the Asiatic Station for ten years. She spent long months anchored in Chinese ports during the spring, summer, and autumn months. Her most frequent ports of call were Shanghai, Chefoo, Chinwangtao, and Hong Kong. Rizal cruised eastward to Apra Harbor, Guam, during November 1928, and visited Yokohama, Japan, from 11 to 20 April 1929. Rizal spent each winter generally from November through March, anchored in Manila Bay. She was docked annually at Olongapo and upon resuming active service each spring operated in Philippine waters. Ordered home late in 1930, Rizal departed Manila on 11 December 1930 for Guam, Honolulu, and San Diego. She decommissioned on 20 August 1931 at San Diego and was towed northward to Mare Island on 31 August 1931 by the minesweeper USS Tern to be placed in reserve. PLEASE SEE DESCRIPTION AND PHOTOS FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS – The item appears to be in overall Fair to Good Minus used condition, signs of wear, creases, fading, tears, chipping, sunning and age toning, soiling, stains, writing, no odors, please see images.
Very clear there is some wear so check the photos. They are part of the description and show condition.
This is an original German WW2 Kriegsmarine Sailor Cap for a P. It is a valuable piece of militaria from the period between 1919-45.
Paperweight of the old Japanese navy. This torpedo-shaped souvenir was distributed to military personnel at the Imperial Volunteer Fleet Construction Commemoration Tournament held around 1933 (Showa 8). It is made using copper spoils from the Russo-Japanese War. Originally ther e is a body plate, but it is missing and there is no plate. There is a slight ch ip on the screw part and some scratches overall. Material: Made of brass. Size: Total length 22cm, maximum diameter 1.9 cm, weight 180g. How about military collector? International Buyers – Please Note.