Own a piece of history. This is an original commemorative postcard set issued in Showa 9 (1934) by the Imperial Japanese Navy for the Great Naval Maneuvers (Kaigun Daienshu). The set includes 3 illustrated postcards with original envelope, issued by the Navy Ministry. About the Envelope (Cover Text). (“Commemorative Postcards of the Showa 9 Imperial Navy Grand Maneuvers – Navy Ministry”). What was the 1934 Great Naval Maneuvers? Who: Conducted by the Imperial Japanese Navy, under direct supervision of senior admirals. What: A large-scale naval exercise to test Japan’s latest fleet organization, new cruisers, and naval aviation coordination. 1934 (Showa 9) – a crucial pre-WWII moment as Japan expanded naval power under the London Naval Treaty limitations. Where: The maneuvers took place in Japanese waters and the Pacific coast, with participation of battleships, cruisers, destroyers, and aircraft. Why: To demonstrate naval readiness, showcase new warships, and strengthen command structure before escalating tensions in Asia and the Pacific. How: By mobilizing the Combined Fleet , including fleet reviews, simulated engagements, and inspection by the Emperor’s representatives. What is depicted in the postcards? Warships & Naval Aviation: New heavy cruisers at sea with fighter aircraft overhead. Commanders: Portraits of admirals such as fleet commanders and task force leaders, with battleships in the background. Rising Sun Flag motif: Symbolizing the Imperial Navy’s pride and expansion in the 1930s. Why it matters. This set is more than postcards-it is an authentic wartime propaganda item showing how Japan celebrated its naval power in the 1930s. Unlike postwar reproductions, it preserves the original art style, photography, and Navy-issued format. Collectors of WWII Japanese militaria. Vintage postcard and ephemera enthusiasts. Includes 3 postcards with original illustrated envelope. Some age toning, small stains, and wear due to 90 years of storage (see photos). No writing on reverse sides. Standard postcard format approx. 9 × 14 cm. Imperial Japanese Navy / IJN / 1930s Naval Exercises / Grand Maneuvers / Warship Postcards / Battleship / Cruiser / Admiral Portraits / WWII Propaganda / Rising Sun Flag / Showa 9 / Combined Fleet / Rare Ephemera. ? This is a rare primary source from pre-WWII Imperial Japan – don’t miss the chance to own a piece of naval history. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
This is an original set of 16 Imperial Japanese Navy warship postcards. Produced in Showa 3 (1928), during the early Showa period. The early Showa era represents a transitional phase in Japanese naval history. Following World War I and the Washington Naval Treaty (1922). During this period, Japan faced strict limitations on battleship construction. Which led the Imperial Japanese Navy to focus on design efficiency, speed, and visual presence rather than sheer numbers. The photographs in this set primarily depict warships underway at sea. Emphasizing their silhouettes, smoke plumes, and hull forms. Rather than combat imagery, these postcards were intended to showcase. Modern naval technology and national prestige during peacetime or semi-peacetime years. All postcards bear matching inspection or archival-style stamps. Indicating that this is not a later assembled group, but rather. A cohesive, period-maintained set. Importantly, this collection predates the Pacific War era. It documents the Imperial Japanese Navy before full-scale wartime mobilization. Making it a valuable visual reference for understanding how Japan presented. Its naval power to the public during the late 1920s. This set is well suited for collectors of. Pre-WWII Japanese naval history. Early Showa era photographic materials. Vintage military postcards as historical documents. Condition shows expected age-related toning, light wear, and paper aging. No major damage noted. Please refer to images for details. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
This is an original pre-war Japanese military aviation postcard set titled “Young Eagles of the Army”, issued by the Imperial Japanese Army Aviation Headquarters. The original envelope is clearly printed with: “Young Eagles of the Army” “Army Aviation Headquarters” In addition, all four postcards in the set also carry the title Young Eagles of the Army. This is important because these are not simply unrelated aviation photographs gathered together later. They were produced as a unified set under the authority of the Imperial Japanese Army Aviation Headquarters, giving them a strong connection to the official promotion and recruitment activities of Japanese Army aviation. The Army Aviation Headquarters was established in 1925 as the central organization responsible for major aspects of Japanese Army aviation, including aircraft administration, technical development, training, supply, and airfield-related matters. It continued to operate until the dissolution of the Japanese Army in 1945. What makes this set especially interesting is the combination of early military uniforms and biplane aircraft visible in the photographs. The soldiers appear to wear uniforms of the older Type 45 style or a closely related pattern, while the aircraft shown are from the earlier generation of Japanese Army aviation, when biplanes were still common. Taken together with the fact that the publisher is identified as the Army Aviation Headquarters, these details strongly suggest that the images represent the early development period of Imperial Japanese Army aviation, likely around the late 1920s to early 1930s. The exact publication year cannot be confirmed from the photographs alone, so I prefer not to state a precise date without documentary evidence. However, the uniforms, aircraft, and official issuing organization provide valuable clues to the period. The phrase “Young Eagles” was used in Japan to evoke young aviators and aspiring military airmen. In modern terms, this set can be understood as a kind of military aviation recruitment and promotional material. It presented young Japanese men with a new and exciting image of military service: flying aircraft, working around airplanes, training with aviation units, and becoming part of Japan’s rapidly developing military air arm. The photographs are also valuable because they do not show aircraft alone. They include mechanics, ground personnel, unit formations, training scenes, and aircraft on the ground, giving a broader picture of how an aviation unit actually functioned. Today, collectors are much more familiar with later Japanese aircraft such as the Zero or the Hayabusa. These postcards represent an earlier and less commonly seen chapter – the period when Japanese military aviation was still transitioning from biplanes toward the modern air forces of the 1930s and 1940s. Paper promotional material was never intended to survive for generations. The fact that the original Army Aviation Headquarters envelope and all four matching postcards remain together as a set adds considerably to its historical appeal. It would make an excellent piece for collectors interested in Japanese military aviation, early aircraft, military recruitment, uniform history, or pre-war Japanese visual culture. This is more than simply a group of old postcards. It is a small surviving record of the era when Japan was still building its military air arm – and of how that new world of aviation was presented to the young men expected to join it. Please review the photographs carefully for age-related toning, staining, wear, and other signs of age. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note.
This is an original prewar Japanese commemorative postcard set issued for the launch of the Kagu Maru on April 18, 1936, at the Harima Shipbuilding Works. What makes this set particularly fascinating is what happened to Kagu Maru after these postcards were produced. At the time of her launch in 1936, Kagu Maru was not yet a naval vessel. Following the outbreak of the Second Sino-Japanese War, however, she was requisitioned by the Imperial Japanese Navy in 1937 and converted into an auxiliary seaplane tender. Kagu Maru subsequently operated with Japanese naval aviation forces in China, carrying reconnaissance seaplanes and supporting operations including the campaigns around Jiujiang and Hankow. Her story ultimately ended on November 4, 1944, when she was attacked and sunk by U. Navy submarines off the Philippines. The original envelope is especially noteworthy. It is printed: “Kagu Maru Launch Commemorative Postcards” Harima Shipbuilding Co. The accompanying specification card is headed “Kagu Maru Launch Commemoration” and dated April 18, 1936. One postcard presents a color illustration of Kagu Maru at sea. It remains a small archival record of the vessel’s birth. In 1937, she became an Imperial Japanese Navy auxiliary seaplane tender. By 1944, after years of wartime service, she lay beneath the sea. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note.
A complete set of 12 pre-WWII Imperial Japanese Navy propaganda art postcards titled “Voyage in Angry Waves” (?), housed in the original sleeve. Each postcard vividly depicts battleships, cruisers, and destroyers plowing through stormy seas, symbolizing the Navy’s strength and indomitable spirit. Printed in the late 1930s, these cards are an example of military art and wartime propaganda, created to inspire pride and resilience among the Japanese public. The set remains unused, with postcard backs marked POST CARD / Made in Japan. A rare and valuable historical artifact reflecting the aesthetics and propaganda of Japan’s naval expansion era. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
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(2) WW2 GERMAN HEADQUARTERS (NEW REICHSCHANCELLERY) RPPC PHOTO POSTCARDS. (2) WW2 GERMAN HEADQUARTERS (NEW REICHSCHANCELLERY) MAIN ENTRANCES – RPPC PHOTO POSTCARDS. In late January 1938, The WW2 German leader officially assigned his favorite architect, to build the New Reichs Chancellery, requesting that the building be completed within 1 year. It was the official residence, where the WW2 German leader lived in the so-called. The New Chancellery had a large garden area, with the underground Furherbunker known commonly as. PERIOD CAPTIONED IN THE LOWER NEGATIVE. SHARP FOCUS WITH VERY FINE CONTRAST ON EACH. THESE ARE NOT REPRODUCTIONS OR A COPIES.
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