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This is an original pre-WWII Imperial Japanese Navy photo album documenting sailor training at the Sasebo Naval Barracks, one of the most important naval training facilities in Japan. The album was created as a graduation / completion commemorative album for sailors who entered service in June 1934 (Showa 9) and completed their training in the 6th Sailor Training Squad. Sasebo Naval Barracks was responsible for training new sailors before they were assigned to warships of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Many naval personnel who later served during the Pacific War began their careers in institutions like this. The album contains a wide range of fascinating historical photographs, including. Sailor group portraits. Naval instructors and officers. Bayonet and rifle training drills. Formation exercises and parade grounds. Life inside the naval training facility. Photographs of Sasebo harbor and naval vessels. One particularly interesting page includes a portrait of Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai, who later served as Minister of the Navy and Prime Minister of Japan. At the end of the album there is also a roster listing the names of the sailors, providing valuable historical documentation of the individuals who trained in this unit. Some roster details have been partially obscured in the listing images to protect personal information. Albums like this rarely survive with their original photographs and roster intact, making this a valuable primary historical document related to the Imperial Japanese Navy. 19 × 27 × 2.5 cm. Total pages: 57 pages. A highly collectible piece for collectors of Imperial Japanese Navy memorabilia and WWII military history. Overall good condition for its age. There are minor signs of age such as wear, stains, and small scratches consistent with a historical item. Please see photos for details. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.

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1920s antique NAVY SAILOR SCRAPBOOK portsmouth va CURRENT uss new york travel. SCROLL DOWN for MORE PHOTOS. To view or search ANTIQUE. This listing is for the thick scrapbook shown. We’ve photographed most of the navy related pages and a couple of the sexy lady cutouts (there are a lot of pretty women cutouts in this book). Some of the military included (all glued to the pages). USS NEW YORK EPHEMERA. Section of handwritten poems. USS THOMPSON CHRISTMAS CARD. USS UTAH Guantanamo Bay. There are quite a few blank pages from the original book titledW/T SIGNAL LOG ON H. CONDITION : See listing description and photos. Powered by SixBit’s eCommerce Solution.

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This is a rare original group of personal documents and daily-use items that once belonged to a single Imperial Japanese Navy sailor, dating approximately from the mid-1930s to the early 1940s. Rather than a display or ceremonial set, this collection represents the quiet, everyday reality of a serviceman whose role was to learn, record, communicate, and follow orders within the naval system. Included are multiple official booklets such as a Navy service handbook, field manuals, and training guides related to basic communication methods (including signal instruction), along with handwritten notes and records. These materials suggest a sailor who was required to read, understand, and transmit information-an essential but often unseen role. The group also contains personal textile items such as a cloth headband, a drawstring storage bag, and other small effects that would have accompanied him through daily duty rather than formal occasions. Their worn condition reflects actual use rather than preservation. Taken together, these items do not depict a hero or officer, but an ordinary individual who lived within the structure of the Imperial Navy during a period of increasing tension and expansion. His name does not appear in history books-but collections like this are what allow us to reconstruct the lives of those who supported the system from within. All items are original period pieces. Condition shows age-related wear, fading, stains, and paper fragility, consistent with materials from this era. Please review photos carefully. This collection is offered as a historical reference and personal archival group. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).

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1920s antique NAVY SAILOR SCRAPBOOK portsmouth va CURRENT uss new york travel. SCROLL DOWN for MORE PHOTOS. To view or search ANTIQUE. This listing is for the thick scrapbook shown. We’ve photographed most of the navy related pages and a couple of the sexy lady cutouts (there are a lot of pretty women cutouts in this book). Some of the military included (all glued to the pages). USS NEW YORK EPHEMERA. Section of handwritten poems. USS THOMPSON CHRISTMAS CARD. USS UTAH Guantanamo Bay. There are quite a few blank pages from the original book titledW/T SIGNAL LOG ON H. CONDITION : See listing description and photos. Powered by SixBit’s eCommerce Solution.

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Explore this extraordinary antique sailor’s scrapbook documenting a lifetime of worldwide travels. Featuring over 300+ rare postcards, photographs, and ephemera from global destinations, this unique piece captures a glimpse of history and adventure. + Way way more! Perfect for collectors of travel memorabilia, historical artifacts, or antique scrapbooks. A truly one-of-a-kind item with intricate details and stories from around the globe!

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