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.
This is an original commemorative postcard set issued for the Special Grand Fleet Review of October 1919 (Taisho 8), held by the Imperial Japanese Navy. ? What was the 1919 Grand Fleet Review? The Fleet Review was a national ceremony where the Emperor inspected the Imperial Navy’s warships. The 1919 review took place shortly after Japan emerged as one of the victorious powers of World War I, expanding its influence in the Pacific and proudly displaying its naval strength to the world. Post-World War I Japan: Japan gained international prestige, securing mandates over former German territories in the South Pacific. Taisho Democracy Era: At home, democratic movements were growing, while the navy remained a symbol of power and national pride. Imperial Ceremony: The Fleet Review was not just a military display but also a state ritual linking the Emperor, the armed forces, and the people. ? About this Item. Complete set of 8 color-printed postcards featuring Imperial Japanese Navy warships and portraits of the Emperor and admirals. Includes original stamps and postmarks dated October 1919, adding strong authenticity. Over 100 years old, preserved in very good antique condition. ? A rare chance to own a piece of naval and imperial history, marking Japan’s rise as a major maritime power after World War I. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
This is an original commemorative photo album documenting the. Imperial Japanese Navy Special Grand Maneuvers and Fleet Review held in October 1927 (Showa 2). The album consists of. 15 bound photographic pages. 15 × 22.5 cm and was issued on. Hatakeyama Picture Postcard Shop. A contemporary publisher specializing in naval and ceremonial imagery. The photographs capture key scenes from the fleet review conducted off. Including the appearance of the. Combined Fleet flagship Nagato. Large-scale fleet formations, night maneuver exercises, destroyer and torpedo flotilla actions, aerial cooperation, smoke-screen attack drills, and the activities of then-modern cruisers such as. Rather than a private album, this publication was created as a. Public commemorative record of a national naval event. Intended to visually convey the scale, organization, and technological strength of the Imperial Japanese Navy during the early Showa period. It reflects how the navy presented itself to the public at a time when battleships, fleet coordination, and modern naval doctrine were central to Japan’s maritime strategy. Condition shows natural age-related wear including light toning, surface wear, and corrosion to the original staples. Overall, it remains a highly evocative historical document from the. Valued by collectors of naval history, Imperial Japanese military materials, and early 20th-century photographic publications. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
1927 Imperial Japanese Navy Grand Fleet Review Commemorative Postcard Set. Original pre-WWII Japanese naval commemorative postcard set. Showa 2 (1927), Yokohama Offshore Fleet Review. This set consists of. 4 original illustrated postcards. Original presentation folder (tatou cover). Rising Sun naval flag motifs. Japanese battleships and fleet formations. Period naval cancellation stamp marks. The 1927 Yokohama Fleet Review was a major Imperial Japanese Navy event attended by members of the Imperial household. It was a symbolic display of naval strength during the interwar period. These postcards represent early Showa naval propaganda art combined with real fleet photography, making them collectible for. Imperial Japanese Navy collectors. Pre-WWII military ephemera collectors. Interwar naval art collectors. Age toning and light wear. Period cancellation stamps present. No major structural damage. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
Surveyed by 1st Lt. Pirkey, Corps of Engineers C. , dated September 21, 1929. This detailed plan shows precise troop positions for division-level parades/reviews, including regiments 1st-3rd Infantry, 21st-27th, Howitzer, Service Batteries, Engineers, Tank Co. , monument locations (1ft concrete cubes with 2in brass pipe centers, flush with ground, stamped designations), and measurements in paces/yards/feet (1 pace = 30 inches). Overall field dimensions: 2353 ft x 7265 ft. North arrow and detailed construction notes included.
This is an original Imperial Japanese commemorative hanging scroll (kakejiku) issued for the Grand Naval Review held off Kobe Bay on October 26, 1930 (Showa 5). It was the first major fleet review attended by Emperor Hirohito after his enthronement – a spectacular event symbolizing Japan’s naval power and national unity during the early Showa era. About the Naval Review. The “Kantai Kanshiki (Naval Review)” was a grand military ceremony held to display the Imperial Navy’s strength to the Emperor and the public. This 1930 review gathered over 100 warships, including the famous battleships Nagato, Mutsu, Kongo, Hiei, and Fuso – the pride of the Imperial Japanese Navy. The event demonstrated Japan’s technological excellence and growing maritime power in the interwar period, serving both as a training display and a powerful tool of national propaganda. At this time, he served as Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Army and Navy, and his presence at the fleet review symbolized his role as the unifying figure of the Empire. This scroll represents one of the earliest public displays of the Emperor’s authority over Japan’s armed forces. A portrait of Emperor Hirohito in full military dress, with medals and decorations. A phoenix motif behind him, symbolizing divine authority and renewal. The Imperial chrysanthemum crest and the rising sun flag. The background is woven with Paulownia (Go-shichi-kiri) and Chrysanthemum imperial patterns, emphasizing its official ceremonial origin. The paper label on the roller reads. Commemorating the Grand Naval Review off Kobe Bay, Autumn 1930 (Showa 5). Type: Paper hanging scroll (kakejiku). Material: Lithographic print with silk-pattern mount. 150 × 55 cm. Condition: Very good for age. Some light toning and a retied hanging cord. Includes original mounting with wooden rods. This scroll was produced to celebrate the imperial inspection of the fleet, a major event intended to inspire national pride and military spirit during Japan’s naval peak. Few original scrolls from this ceremony survive today – making this a museum-grade artifact of Imperial Japan’s naval and political history. Own a genuine piece of Japan’s early Showa military heritage. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Performance program from February 21, 1928. Guiteras School Auditorium, Bristol, RI. Incidental music by the Colt High School Orchestra under the direction of Miss M.
Inside of front cover is start to separate from the spine. Outside spine is heavily worn at top and bottom. Multiple signatures are seen on one of the first pages. The spine is a bit loose. Most pages are clean and are in very good condition. Please review all photos as they are considered to be part of the description. Please review the photos. Item is for sale to US buyyers only, no international sales.
Warship paperweight “Special large exercise observing ceremony commemoration in 1945, manufactured by Yokosuka Naval Arsenal Machinery Department” Please check on the photos for detailed condition of the product. All you can see on this photo will be included in a set of a package. It is a warship paperweight. On the back of the bottom, there is an engraving Made by Yokosuka Naval Arsenal Machinery Department, commemorating the special large exercise observing ceremony in 1945. It is approximately 23 cm wide, 2.5 cm wide and 4.5 cm high. It was There are some scratches due to aging, but it is beautiful. Please take a closer look at the photos for details as there may be oversights. Please consider that it is an aged product and consider it after understanding it. This is an old item, so please understand before purchasing. We mainly use DHL. Prevent accidents from Porch Pirates. Sign required upon receipt with DHL option. Europe, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” – US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “raoh71″ and is located in this country: JP. This item can be shipped worldwide.
