Rare commemorative paper knife issued by the South Manchuria Railway Company (Mantetsu) during the 1930s, celebrating the legendary express train “Asia” (Ajia-go) – the flagship of Japan’s imperial railway network in Manchukuo. Made of solid brass, beautifully engraved with the relief of the Asia Express locomotive, the train name “??? , ” and the red Mantetsu company crest. The reverse side also bears the official logo mark. 19 cm in length, 110 g in weight. Some age patina and wear, consistent with its age. Founded in 1906 after the Russo-Japanese War, the South Manchuria Railway (SMR) was far more than a transport company – it was the economic and military backbone of Japan’s control over Manchuria. Mantetsu managed railways, mines, cities, and intelligence networks, serving both civilian and military logistics. The Asia Express, inaugurated in 1934, represented the peak of Japanese engineering in the prewar era. Running between Dalian, Mukden (Shenyang), and Harbin, it featured streamlined design, air conditioning, and luxurious interiors. The train became a symbol of imperial prestige and modern power, used by military officers and diplomats as a moving showcase of empire. This paper knife embodies that historical moment – where technology, propaganda, and military ambition converged in Japan’s expansion across Asia. A rare collectible for historians and railway or militaria collectors alike. Own a piece of history. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Navy shipboard entertainment program from the U. Whitney AD-4, a Dobbin-class destroyer tender. The program is titled “Engineers and Communications in their Subway Show” and is dated Easter Sunday, March 31, 1929, Gonaïves, Haiti. The printed program lists ten entertainment numbers with engineering, radio, and communications-themed titles, including Dot One, Dash Two, Spark Five, Static Six, Vacuum Seven, and Full Power Ten. The acts include playful Jazz Age and vaudeville references to Paul Whiteman, George M. Cohan/Cohen, Weber and Fields, orchestral numbers, comic skits, and a finale by the assembly. This piece comes from the Robert “Dinty” Moore naval archive. Moore’s handwritten service log places him aboard U. USS Whitney’s documented interwar service included winter operations from Caribbean ports including Gonaïves, Haiti, making this a well-contextualized artifact of shipboard life during the U. Navy’s Haiti occupation-era presence. A scarce and highly displayable piece of interwar U. Navy ephemera documenting morale entertainment, shipboard humor, communications/engineering culture, and USS Whitney AD-4’s 1929 Haiti operations. Original single-sheet printed program, approximately 6 1/2 x 9 inches by ruler. Printed text remains bold and very readable. Please review photos closely for condition. Type: Shipboard entertainment program. Date: March 31, 1929. Event: Engineers and Communications “Subway Show”. Theme: Navy, Haiti, shipboard entertainment, radio/communications, engineering, Jazz Age. Provenance: Robert “Dinty” Moore USS Whitney / USS Concord / USS Dobbin naval archive. Condition: Used antique paper with toning, spotting, album residue, and edge wear.
TAGLIACARTE ORIGINALE con AQUILA E FASCIO LITTORIO, Regno d’Italia 1935; bronzo dorato, cm 21,5×4,3, PESO gr. 176 condizioni: PULITO (eccessivamente, vedi foto) ma ORIGINALE in BUONE CONDIZIONI. ORIGINAL FASCIST PAPER KNIFE with EAGLE AND FASCIO LITTORIO , Kingdom of Italy 1935. Gilded bronze, 21.5×4.3 cm, WEIGHT gr. 176; conditions: CLEANED (excessively, see photos) but ORIGINAL in GOOD CONDITION. COUPE-PAPIER ORIGINAL FASCISTE avec AQUILA ET FASCIO LITTORIO, Royaume d’Italie 1935; bronze doré, 21,5×4,3 cm, POIDS gr. 176; état : NETTOYÉ (à l’excès, voir photos) mais ORIGINAL en BON ÉTAT. SPEDIZIONE con raccomandata in busta foderata (per l’Italia EURO 9). PAGAMENTO con BONIFICO o altro; per più acquisti faccio SPEDIZIONE UNICA. Il materiale è descritto e illustrato nel migliore dei modi; sono a disposizione per qualsiasi ulteriore dettaglio o chiarimento; se, ciò nonostante, ci fosse qualche problema, potete contattarmi e rispedirmi l’oggetto entro 14 giorni dalla ricezione: sarete rimborsati del costo (NON DELLE SPESE DI SPEDIZIONE E RESTITUZIONE) a patto naturalmente che l’oggetto non sia stato manomesso o danneggiato. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “vivambaradam59″ and is located in this country: IT. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Theme: Militaria
Original/Reproduction: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1919-38
ANCIEN COUPE-PAPIER FASCISTE, ITALIE 193: ALTER FASCHISTISCHER PAPIERSCHNEIDER, ITALIEN 1935
Very rare, original piece. It is a paper, silkscreened Poster, to which I have added the black mat. There is some damage within the Matting portion. Could not find another example anywhere. 23.25x 20.5. Presently shrink wrapped and on foam board for protection. WW1 SEVENTH CORP GYMKHANA EQUESTRIAN EVENT WITTLICH 1919 PAPER POSTER RAREST. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “emmiem26″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda.
Ultra-rare, vintage paper knife, made by Lorioli & Castelli of Milan, to celebrating the Italy-Brasil Atlantic Cruise accomplished by Italo Balbo with 14 Savoia Marchetti S55-A seaplanes in 1930-31. The knife is 20 cm long. It has a blue flake and a small seaplane (abt, 6 cm wingspan) as a guard (possibly re-welded). In used very good overall condition. The item “PAPER KNIFE, ITALO BALBO’s ATLANTIC CRUISE, 1930″ is in sale since Wednesday, October 27, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Transportation\Aviation\Other Aviation Collectibles”. The seller is “guglielmoit2013″ and is located in Bardassano. This item can be shipped worldwide.
