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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 A rare “pre-war empire” historical document.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.

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Post-WWI German U-Boat U-53 New York Harbor 1919. Original vintage photograph showing the Imperial German Navy submarine SM U-53 at New York Harbor after World War I, dated by comparison to the documented Bain/Navy image as New York, April 24, 1919. The image shows the long, low profile of the German U-boat at the surface, with crew visible on deck and harbor vessels in the background. SM U-53 was one of the most historically significant German submarines of World War I. The warship sunk was the American destroyer USS Jacob Jones, torpedoed by German U-53 on December 6, 1917, off the Isles of Scilly. This makes the image especially desirable for collectors of WWI naval history, U-boat material, Imperial German Navy photographs, and early submarine warfare. A scarce and historically important postwar view of a surrendered German U-boat in New York Harbor, connected to one of the best-known German submarine commanders and to the loss of USS Jacob Jones. Original vintage black-and-white photograph measuring approximately 2 3/4 x 4 1/2 inches. Reverse is blank except for a small handwritten number. Please review all photos for exact condition. Conflict: World War I. Country/Region: Germany / United States. Branch: Imperial German Navy / Kaiserliche Marine. Subject: German U-boat / submarine at New York Harbor. Location: New York Harbor / New York. Associated Commander: Hans Rose. Associated Event: Post-WWI surrendered German submarine. Original/Reproduction: Original vintage photograph / period print. 2 3/4 x 4 1/2 in.

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Rare pre-WWII Imperial Japanese Army “Zaiei Kinen” (Active Service Commemorative) photo album related to the 73rd Infantry Regiment. The cover features the red infantry branch collar insignia design with the number “73” and the words “Zaiei Kinen” (In Service Memorial). In the Imperial Japanese Army, red was the branch color of infantry units, and “73” generally refers to the 73rd Infantry Regiment. The 73rd Infantry Regiment was established in 1916 and stationed in Ranam, northern Korea, under the 19th Division. The regiment later participated in. The Battle of Lake Khasan. The Second Sino-Japanese War. WWII campaigns in the Philippines. And eventually ended the war in northern Luzon, Philippines. This album appears to date from around 1933 (Showa 8), shortly after the establishment of Manchukuo. The contents include many identified locations and captions such as. Mobilization / deployment status chart. The album contains approximately 41 photographs (various sizes), including. Horses and cavalry transport. Military facilities and guard posts. Mortar or artillery-related equipment. Korean and Manchurian local life. Public performances and gatherings. Rare operational deployment chart. What makes this album especially interesting is that it is not merely a military souvenir album. It documents daily life and military presence along the unstable frontier regions of Korea, Manchuria, and northern China during the early expansion period of the Japanese Empire. The included “deployment status chart” gives the album additional historical and archival significance. This is the kind of material that appeals not only to militaria collectors, but also researchers of. Some pages missing photographs. One deployment chart has tears. Please check the photos carefully for condition details. A powerful and atmospheric historical album from the forgotten frontiers of the Japanese Empire. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.

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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.

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This item is an official, non-commercial photo album compiled by the Imperial Japanese Army 5th Division Headquarters, based in Hiroshima, during the period of the Siberian Intervention. The photographs document the activities of the 5th Division between August 1919 and July 1920, including military operations, troop movements, logistics, encampments, transportation, and daily life in Siberia and the Russian Far East. This album was not intended for public sale and was produced as an internal military record. As a result, surviving copies are limited, and such albums are rarely encountered on the open market today. What Was the Siberian Intervention? Japan, Britain, the United States, France, and other Allied powers. (Japan deployed the largest force). Siberia and the Russian Far East (primarily east of Lake Baikal). Officially to assist the evacuation of the Czechoslovak Legion and stabilize the region after the Russian Revolution; Japan also pursued its own strategic interests. Deployment of troops, occupation, security operations, and logistics. Japan dispatched over 70,000 soldiers, remaining in Siberia even after other Allied forces withdrew, before ultimately evacuating under international pressure. About the Imperial Japanese Army 5th Division. The 5th Division was one of Japan’s long-established standing divisions, headquartered in Hiroshima. It participated in major conflicts including the Sino-Japanese War, Russo-Japanese War, World War I-era operations, and the Siberian Intervention. During the Siberian campaign, the division was responsible for operations and long-term deployment under severe climatic conditions. The division was later reorganized and ultimately dissolved with the disbandment of the Imperial Japanese Army in 1945. About This Album. This album is not a commemorative or propaganda publication in the modern sense, but rather a documentary military record created by the unit itself. Infantry, cavalry, artillery, and logistics units. Field operations and troop formations. Railway transport and supply activities. Encampments and winter conditions. Officers and unit group photographs. Its value lies in its documentary and historical significance as a primary source. Size & Condition. 27 × 39 cm. Visible wear, edge damage, and binding deterioration consistent with age. Condition does not detract from research or reference value. A rare non-commercial primary source documenting the Imperial Japanese Army’s Siberian operations through the lens of a single division. Appealing to collectors and researchers of military history, early 20th-century geopolitics, and archival photography. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).

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Here is an original Japanese photo album documenting the early stage of the conflict known as the Manchurian Incident (1931). What is the Manchurian Incident? The Manchurian Incident began in 1931, when the Imperial Japanese Army advanced into northeastern China (Manchuria). This event led to the creation of Manchukuo and ultimately expanded into the larger conflicts of the Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II in the Pacific. ? This is one of the earliest visual records of the war that would reshape Asia. Early war photographs (infantry, artillery, occupation scenes). Imperial Japanese military aircraft and airfields. Urban control and railway infrastructure (South Manchuria Railway context). Strategic maps of Manchuria. Original wartime Japanese perspective (propaganda material). This is not just a photo book-it is a visual narrative of how the war was presented to the Japanese public. Why This Matters. Unlike later wartime publications, this album captures the early phase of the conflict, before the war expanded into full-scale global warfare. The beginning of Japanese expansion. The role of military and infrastructure. The atmosphere of a nation entering war. Cover shows wear, fading, and aging. Missing colophon page (publication details inferred from content and style). Interior pages and photographs are in relatively good condition for age. Please check photos carefully. Early Imperial Japanese military documentation. Manchuria / Manchukuo historical material. Wartime propaganda and visual culture. Perfect for collectors, historians, and researchers. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.

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This is a complete personal document set belonging to a former Imperial Japanese Army Lieutenant, dating from the early Showa period (1930s). All documents are original, authentic, and named, forming a rare first-hand historical archive of a single officer’s life and career. What is included. Full name (real individual). Enlistment as a volunteer soldier. Commission as an officer. Final rank: Lieutenant (Imperial Japanese Army). This is an official document that clearly shows how one individual became a commissioned officer. Military Service Record. The service record details. Promotion through enlisted ranks. Commission as Second Lieutenant. Assignments and service periods. It allows the viewer to trace a complete military career from enlisted man to officer. Driver’s License with Photograph. Included is an early Showa-period Japanese driver’s license featuring. Unlike medals or battlefield relics, this set preserves the personal administrative history of an individual officer, a category of material rarely surviving intact. Such personal archives were often lost due to wartime destruction, making this an exceptionally rare survivor. Ideal for collectors, historians, or museum reference collections. Shows age-related wear, stains, and creases. All items are original and unaltered. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.

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This is the “Manchurian Army Victory Photo Album” Vol. 40, published in 1906 by Hakubunkan as a special issue of the Shashin Gaho (Pictorial Magazine). About the Russo-Japanese War. It marked the first time an Asian power defeated a European empire in modern warfare, and had a major impact on world history. The “Manchurian Army” refers to the Japanese Army forces dispatched to Manchuria (present-day Northeast China), where they fought decisive battles such as the Siege of Port Arthur and the Battle of Mukden. Contents of this Album. Includes a vivid color lithograph frontispiece depicting Major General Fukushima and troops marching in triumph. Rich with battlefield photographs, illustrations, soldiers’ accounts, and war reports, vividly recording the atmosphere of the era. This album served as both a commemorative publication of Japan’s victory and a record for the home front. Today, it remains an invaluable historical reference for collectors and researchers of the Russo-Japanese War and modern Japanese military history. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).

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Pre-WWII Imperial Japanese Army Infantry Photo Album 112 Photos 1930s. Condition Vintage pre-owned item. The album spine binding is detached, but the photographs remain viewable and enjoyable. Please check the images carefully for detailed condition. Item Details Type: Original Military Photo Album Country: Japan Era: Estimated around Showa 8 (circa 1933) Number of Photos: Approx. 112 photographs Album Size: Approx. 25 cm x 19 cm Contents (as identified). Imperial Japanese Army infantry regiment. Soldiers and military uniforms. Tanks and armored vehicles. Military ceremonies and regimental flag events. Locations including Yamagata Station, Chitoseyama, Obanazawa, and Kajo Park. Officers such as Brigade Commander Kawahara and Colonel Tanaka Historical Context This album is believed to date from around 1933 during the early expansion period of the Imperial Japanese Army following the Manchurian Incident. It documents military personnel, equipment, ceremonies, and local activities, providing a rare visual record of the pre-World War II Japanese Army. Following the Manchurian Incident of 1931, the Imperial Japanese Army entered a period of rapid expansion and military activity across East Asia. During this time, soldiers and officers often compiled personal or regimental photo albums to record training exercises, ceremonies, and daily life within their units. Albums containing large numbers of original photographs are particularly valuable to historians and collectors because they provide a continuous visual record of military organization, equipment, and regional deployment during the early 1930s. Examples documenting infantry regiments and military life in regional Japan, such as Yamagata, are relatively scarce and offer unique insight into the pre-World War II era of the Japanese military. About other area, please ask me. International Buyers – Please Note. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” – US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.

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Imperial Japanese Navy Fleet Review commemorative photo album. October 1927 (Showa 2). Special Naval Grand Maneuvers and Fleet Review. Hatakeyama Picture Postcard Store. 15 x 22.5 cm. This is an exceptional surviving visual record of Japan’s interwar navy at the height of battleship prestige. Grand Fleet Review outside Yokohama Harbor. Night battle operations of the Second Fleet. Aircraft and torpedo flotilla maneuvers. Smoke screen attack actions by destroyer forces. Activity of then-modern cruisers. Admirals and Naval Leadership Included. Portrait pages include major commanders of the era. Commander in Chief, Combined Fleet. First Torpedo Squadron. Second Torpedo Squadron. First Submarine Squadron. This album captures the Imperial Japanese Navy during the treaty era between World Wars, when sea power was still measured by battleships, cruisers, submarines, and emerging naval aviation. As an original item over many decades old. Corrosion to staples/binding metal parts. Please review photos carefully. A scarce naval historical piece rarely found today. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.

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