Own a Piece of History. This is an original 1928 (Showa 3) “North China Garrison Commemorative” photo album created by the Japanese Tianjin Resident Association during the turbulent years before the Manchurian Incident and the full-scale Sino-Japanese War. Far more than a simple military album, this book documents the world of the Japanese community living in Tianjin, China, alongside the activities of the Imperial Japanese Army’s North China Garrison forces. What was the Tianjin Resident Association? The Tianjin Resident Association (Tianjin Kyoryumin-dan) was the governing organization of the Japanese settlement in Tianjin, China. At the time, many Japanese civilians lived in Tianjin, including. The association managed the Japanese community and worked closely with the Japanese military presence in North China. This makes the album historically important not only as a military record, but also as documentation of Imperial Japan’s overseas civilian society in China during the 1920s. What was the North China Garrison Army? The North China Garrison Army (China Garrison Army) was a permanent Japanese military force stationed in northern China after the Boxer Rebellion. Guarding railways and strategic interests. Maintaining influence in North China. The force later became one of the foundations of Japan’s expansion into China before the Second Sino-Japanese War. A rare “pre-war empire” historical document. One of the most fascinating aspects of this album is its connection to the political instability surrounding the assassination of Zhang Zuolin (Huanggutun Incident). Photographs of officers and garrison troops. Local Chinese street life. North China cultural scenes. The opening text discusses. Fear among Japanese residents. Deployment of Japanese troops. Worsening instability in North China. This gives the album an unusually raw “before the storm” atmosphere. Rather than documenting the war itself, it captures the fragile period just before Japan’s full expansion into China. The book includes personnel listings for members of the China Garrison Army, including. Colonel Washizu Enpei later promoted to Lt. Colonel Furushiro Taneshu later promoted to Lt. These names add additional historical significance for collectors and researchers. Why is this rare? Most surviving Japanese military albums from China date from after 1937, during the full-scale Sino-Japanese War. This album predates that era. Materials specifically tied to. Japanese civilian settlements in Tianjin. The North China Garrison Army. The Zhang Zuolin assassination period. Pre-Manchurian Incident North China. Are significantly harder to find today. Even rarer are examples that still contain. Political atmosphere of 1928 North China. This is essentially a surviving snapshot of Imperial Japan’s presence in North China before the collapse into full war. 19 × 13 cm. Shows age-related wear including stains, discoloration, scratches, creases, and minor damage consistent with age. Please check all photos carefully. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Sino-Japanese War Photographic Collection. “Shina Jihen Shashin Zenshu” Vol. 1 – North China Front. Published by Asahi Shimbun, 1937 (Showa 12). Original pre-WW2 Japanese edition. This volume focuses on the. Covering major military operations including. Beiping-Hankou Railway Campaign. Tianjin-Pukou Railway Front. Shanxi Campaign including Taiyuan operations. The book contains numerous large black-and-white press photographs depicting. Railway and logistical movements. Military transport and cavalry. Early war field conditions. As this was produced by. One of Japan’s major newspapers, the work represents official wartime press photography and reflects contemporary wartime perspective and propaganda structure. The Sino-Japanese War expanded into full-scale conflict after the Marco Polo Bridge Incident in July 1937. North China was one of the earliest large-scale theaters of operation. Control of railway corridors such as the Jinghan (Beijing-Hankou) and Jinpu (Tianjin-Pukou) lines was strategically critical for troop movement and territorial consolidation. This volume documents that initial expansion phase. Includes fold-out campaign map. Ex-library copy from a war-related institution. Management number label at lower spine. Institutional stamp on inner margin. Spine binding is loosening. Age toning and foxing present. No dust jacket or outer box. Overall structurally intact but shows significant age wear. This is not a modern reprint. It is an original 1937 publication. East Asia conflict history specialists. Material of this scale and size is becoming increasingly difficult to source internationally. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
1919 Sweeping The North Sea Mine Barrage, Navy Mine Force. No writing or marks. Rubbing on corners, top/bottom of the spine [see photos]. No loose, missing or cutout pages. Well illustrated with clear and sharp photos. Here is a record of the men of the U. NAVY, North Sea Mine Barrage. It is a story of who they were and where they went. Thank you for your interest in this item.
Extremely rare original 1933 photo album titled “Hebei Province Campaign Commemorative – Hiraga Unit”, privately produced and not for sale at the time of issue. Printed in August 1933 by Kakinuma Photo Studio (Sendai) and published by Kinokodo Matsumura Printing Office. This album documents the activities of the Imperial Japanese Army Hiraga Unit during the North China (Hebei Province) campaign. The operation was part of Japan’s efforts to secure control and maintain stability in the Hebei region. Situated between Japanese-occupied Manchuria and Chinese-controlled North China. During the tense years preceding the full outbreak of the Second Sino-Japanese War. The Hiraga Unit (named after its commanding officer, in accordance with IJA custom) was one of the local operational detachments deployed in the area. This album features numerous field photographs, including combat scenes, troop advances, fortifications, officers’ portraits. And local civilian life, along with a fold-out operational map titled “Hiraga Unit Operation Route in Hebei”. A highly valuable primary historical source illustrating Japanese military operations in North China during the early Showa period. While pages show natural aging and foxing, the binding remains firm and all pages are intact. Non-commercial issue / Complete with fold-out map / Original binding / Printed August 1933. Own a Piece of History. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
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Early Vintage 1930-31 King George North West Frontier INDIA Empire Lapel Medal With original Ribbon. Measures 4″ x – 1-1/2″. Condition is great, shows light wear but overall. For its age medal is awesome, please see detailed pictures for a close look at condition. DO NOT MISS out on this wonderful antique British metal, In fabulous condition, this piece would make for a fantastic addition to your collection and display. Please see detailed pictures for condition and details. Armada Antiques & Collectibles. Please see photos for details, let us know if you need additional photos for details. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “armada_antiques” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Republic of Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.
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This is an original British India service medal with a North West Frontier clasp for service in Afghanistan named to a member of the 10th Baluch Regiment of the British Army. It is in great condition with toning with just a small chip at the bottom of the medal. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “americasstampstop” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
100% ORIGINAL ISSUE PIECE. Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Romania, Bulgaria, Mexico, China, Macau, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Montenegro. The item “SWEDEN ORDER OF THE NORTH STAR COMMANDER NECK BADGE. SILVER/GILT. RARE VF+” is in sale since Saturday, August 3, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “worldmedals” and is located in NB. This item can be shipped to Canada, all countries in Europe, United States, Australia, Japan.
BRITISH INDIA General Service medal 1908 – 1935 with NORTH WEST FRONTIER 1930 – 1931 War clasp. Awarded to BRITISH & INDIAN UNITS who served in the NORTH WEST FRONTIER. STAMPED ON THE EDGE. 1 – 11 SIKH R. ORIGINAL MEDAL WITH ORIGINAL BAR & RIBBON. MADE FROM SOLID STERLING SILVER, 44 GRAMS WEIGHT. PERFECT FOR YOUR MILITARY COLLECTION. WORLD WILL BE CALCULATED. Check out my other items. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “British India NORTH WEST Frontier Sterling silver medal 1930-31 SIKH Regiment” is in sale since Tuesday, June 20, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “rokas” and is located in Calgary, Alberta. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Estate Find – Lot of 5 Medals I believe are British India Medals. Please view all 10 Large Photo’s of this Lot of Medals. Some are North West Frontier and Dated. 3 are inscribed on edges. Several appear Proof-like in condition. Also a beautiful Red Enamel Pin in excellent condition. This appears to be a white metal. The Rest I believe are Sterling Silver. Any questions please contact me. Thank you for Viewing. Note – 3 are numbered and letters on edge. Second one on top right hand corner is not numbered. Please view all Photo’s to Grade and Identify. I have little knowledge on these type. The item “BRITISH INDIA NORTH WEST FRONTIER SILVER MEDALS 1930 1939, LOT, NO RESERVE” is in sale since Saturday, June 11, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “coinauctionman” and is located in Bridgeton, New Jersey. This item can be shipped to United States, to Canada, to United Kingdom, DK, RO, SK, BG, CZ, FI, HU, LV, LT, MT, EE, to Australia, GR, PT, CY, SI, to Japan, to China, SE, KR, ID, to Taiwan, TH, to Belgium, to France, to Hong Kong, to Ireland, to Netherlands, PL, to Spain, to Italy, to Germany, to Austria, RU, IL, to Mexico, to New Zealand, SG, NO, SA, UA, AE, QA, KW, BH, HR, MY, CL, CO, CR, PA, TT, GT, SV, HN, JM.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom