Original pre-WWII Japanese photo album. Compiled by a member or affiliate of the. Imperial Guard Field Artillery Regiment. The cover bears the original Japanese inscription. Commemorative Album – Imperial Guard Field Artillery Regiment. Unlike mass-produced publications, this album was. Privately assembled as a service memento. Most likely kept by someone who actually served in the unit. Albums of this nature were. Making surviving examples uncommon. Based on uniforms, insignia, ceremonial dress, and photographic style, the images are. Estimated to date from the late Taisho to early Showa period (circa late 1920s-early 1930s). This was a time when the Imperial Guard was maintained as a. Closely associated with the capital and imperial institutions. Please note: the exact year is not stated; this is a historically informed estimate. About the Imperial Guard Field Artillery. Belonged to Japan’s Imperial Guard Division, a unit distinct from ordinary regional formations. Stationed primarily around Tokyo. Emphasized discipline, appearance, and ceremonial standards. Personnel were carefully selected. Records and commemorative items were typically produced in. As a result, albums connected to Imperial Guard units tend to be. Than those of standard field regiments. Over 100 original photographs. Officers, non-commissioned officers, and enlisted men. Group portraits and individual studio photos. Mounted officers in full dress. Artillery equipment, training scenes, and barracks life. Likely added by the original owner. The photographs are mounted on original black album pages and appear untouched since the pre-war era. Album cover and binding show noticeable wear consistent with age. No major losses or removed photographs observed. Honest and stable for a pre-WWII private album. Historical & Collecting Value. This album offers a. Coherent, first-hand visual record. Of a specific Imperial Guard unit during the interwar period. It is well suited for. Researchers of Imperial Japan. Photo and archival collections. Museums or reference libraries. This item is offered strictly as a. No restoration or alteration has been performed. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
This is an original Imperial Japanese Navy Communications School commemorative photo album, dated 1936 (Showa 11). The year 1936 marks a crucial period in Japanese naval history, following Japan’s withdrawal from international naval disarmament treaties. During this time, the Navy rapidly expanded its fleet operations, aviation forces, and communications systems. Military communications played a vital role in fleet command, aviation coordination, and encrypted transmissions. The Navy Communications School trained specialized officers and personnel for these roles. Compared to general service branches, the number of communications specialists was limited, making surviving photographic records relatively scarce. This album contains approximately 32 original vintage photographs, including. Marching and training scenes. Rather than a casual personal album, this is a formal commemorative album produced within a naval educational institution, offering valuable insight into pre-war Japanese naval training. Condition shows age-related toning and minor stains, but image clarity remains good overall. The cloth cover shows light wear consistent with age. A solid reference piece for collectors of Imperial Japanese Navy material, military education history, and pre-World War II photography. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
Please have a close look at all the pictures. For sale is a late 1930’s katana, in decent overall shape. Using the Nihonto forum and consulting the experts there, we have identified the signature as Okada Kaneyoshi, an excellently made sword from before the war. The signature is “Noshu Seki ju Okada Kaneyoshi saku kore”. Everything pictured is present, and it could use a restoration. There are a few tiny dings on the blade edge, nothing serious. The tip is slightly chipped (see pictures). The saya fits snuggly on the blade, but does not lock. There is a small silver mon, that I was told is the “9 stars crest” (Kuyu mon). There is a crack on the samegawa (below the wrap on the handle) which is visible in pictures. The length from tip to tip (without the saya) is approximately 39 inches. If you have any questions about it, please let us know! Thank you for looking. WILL UPDATE WITH MORE PICTURES SHORTLY. A message sent within the last 12-24 hours of the listing may not be answered, so if it is important, please try to tell us as far ahead of time as possible! We pride ourselves on being extremely friendly and easy to work with! If you make an offer on an item, please select more than 12 hours, as we are not always around the store to see it. IF YOU MAKE AN OFFER OVER THE WEEKEND, ON LATE SATURDAY OR ON SUNDAY, I MAY NOT SEE IT AT ALL – PLEASE OFFER ON A WEEKDAY IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN AN ITEM. I will do my best to message you back with an offer if I missed the chance to respond, so keep an eye out.
In good shape with minor wear. If you have any problems upon receiving your item, please contact me so that I can help. See pictures for details. Quarter in Picture for scale.
Original Pre-WWII US Navy Naval Aviator Pilot Wings Robbins Co. Very nice original item. Construction in gilt brass. Marked ROBBINS CO ATTLEBORO, concave back, pin-back fastener with safety-U-catch, pin opens to 45°. Excellent mint condition wings appear nearly unused. Produced by Robbins Co. On their own dies. These wings were likely made between 1934 and 1941, but in small quantities. Nice rare wing in very nice condition. Note: There are no berries, these are feathers. See my other auctions with military and other items! Please feel free to ask any questions. We strive to satisfy our customers.
Original Pre-WWII USMC Naval Aviator EGA Pilot Cap Wings Droop-Wing. Very nice original item. Construction in gilt bronze. Measures 1-1/2 in width. Pin-back fastener with C-catch. While certainly unofficial, they are period production and very rare. Droop-wing eagle so likely late 1920-early 1930s. See my other auctions with military and other items! Please feel free to ask any questions. We strive to satisfy our customers.
Original Pre-WWII US Army Brigadier General’s Rank Star Set. Very nice original item. Construction in silver-filled bronze with false embroidery surface and flat-back. Pin-back fastener with safety C-catch. Early to mid-1930s production. Each measures just under 1 tall. See my other auctions with military and other items! Please feel free to ask any questions. We strive to satisfy our customers.
Original Pre-WWII US Army Brigadier General’s Rank Star Set Sterling AmCraft. Very nice original item. Construction in sterling silvere with false embroidery surface and snowflake pattern on reverse. Pin-back fastener with safety U-catch. Marked STERLING, snowflake pattern was used by AmCraft of Attleboro, Mass. Early to mid-1930s production. Each measures just under 1 tall. See my other auctions with military and other items! Please feel free to ask any questions. We strive to satisfy our customers.
Original Pre-WWII US Army Officer’s Bullion Collar Insignia Set. Very nice original set. Made by the famous Morry Luxemberg Co. Set of officer’s US collar insignia made in silver bullion embroidery with clutch-back fasteners with small clutches. Unused set on original Luxemberg sales card. Each measures 1 in width. See my other auctions with military and other items! Please feel free to ask any questions. We strive to satisfy our customers.
Original Pre-WWII US Army Colonel Eagles Silvered Bronze Insignia Set NS Meyer. Very nice original set. Matched set of silvered bronze colonel’s eagles. Marked on reverse SHOUL-R-FORM and with NS Meyer Inc hallmark. Pin-back fastener with C-hook catch. Owner’s initials scratched in the back of both wings. See my other auctions with military and other items! Please feel free to ask any questions. We strive to satisfy our customers.
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