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WWII Imperial Japanese Army Officer Portrait Hanging Scroll. This hanging scroll depicts an. Imperial Japanese Army Captain. Wearing a Type 45 military cap, captain’s rank insignia, and several decorations. Although no production date or the officer’s name is recorded, several details suggest that it was. Most likely created during the pre-war or WWII period. Rather than after the war. The uniform includes what appears to be the. Introduced in 1912 and worn by Japanese Army officers through the end of World War II. The rank insignia and decorations are also consistent with an Imperial Japanese Army captain. Another important clue is the format itself. Before photography became commonplace in Japanese homes. Hanging scroll portraits (kakejiku). Were a traditional way to preserve the image and achievements of respected family members. Military officers were sometimes commemorated in this manner, making these portraits both family heirlooms and historical records. Following Japan’s surrender in 1945, the Allied Occupation implemented extensive demilitarization policies. Public displays celebrating the Imperial Japanese military largely disappeared, and portraits honoring military officers became far less common. For these reasons, collectors generally regard works of this type as being associated with the pre-war or wartime era. While the officer’s identity is unknown, the portrait conveys the story of an individual soldier whose service was important enough to be preserved by those around him. An unusual historical display piece combining military history, portrait art, and traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Original Imperial Japanese Army officer portrait. Depicts a Captain wearing a Type 45 military cap. Multiple medals and decorations illustrated. Traditional Japanese hanging scroll format. Likely pre-war or WWII era. Excellent display piece for WWII and Japanese militaria collections. Own a Piece of History. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).

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WWI German Infantry Assault Badge medal issue paper packet WW2 combat soldier. Website come with a 100% lifetime guarantee of authenticity. Here is your chance to own a rather morbid piece of militaria which was obviously removed from the original marker. It should be noted that this piece is rather 3-D and convex in shape so the portrait really jumps out at you but it was hard to capture that in the photographs. Incredible to think this might be the only thing on this planet that survives of this young man. Bavarian maker marked on the reverse. Measures roughly 4-3/16″ tall and right around 3-1/” wide. Another original item from. I never grade my items as mint, even though may be. If for any reason you require additional photos, please do not hesitate to ask. View My Other Items For Sale. Get Images that Make Supersized Seem Small. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter.

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Antique Bubble Glass with wooden frame. This Portrait is of a Black US Soldier. The date is getting a little hard to read. There is a persons name on the back it is hard to read. It looks like the last name is Broirs but try to see the photos. The glass has no cracks in it. The frame does have some small chips coming off the edge of the frame. This was found in a storage locker. I dont know how long it was in there and i dont know where the storage locker was. The picture frame stands 22 inches tall and 16 1/2 inches wide. All Items are used. I gave you two extra days to pay. So please pay for the item. Read all descriptions and view all photos, you get what is pictured. All Items are used unless specified differently. Items are found at Auctions, garage sales, estate sales, Desert finds, or even from the trash. Some items may have a smell, like being old, cigarette smell, and so forth. If you have any questions please ask them.

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