Thank you for viewing. This is an original “Graduation Commemorative Album for Fourth-Class Sailors” (Yokosuka Navy Training Corps, 1928 / Showa 3). The cover bears an embossed battleship design, and the opening page clearly shows “Censored and Approved by Yokosuka Naval District”. Marked as “Not for Sale”, this was an official in-house publication distributed only to graduates. Inside are numerous photographs capturing the life of new Navy recruits. Parade formations and roll calls on deck. Cleaning, watch duty, and daily drills. Shipboard exercises during voyages. Group portraits of new sailors and instructors. Historical Background – What is the Yokosuka Navy Training Corps? Role: The Kaheidan (Navy Training Corps) was the first stage of education for all new recruits of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Located in each Naval District (Yokosuka, Sasebo, Kure, Maizuru), it provided a standardized boot camp for all sailors. Training: Recruits learned discipline, literacy, physical training, bayonet exercises, naval etiquette, cleaning and maintenance routines, and basic seamanship. Period Context: This album dates to 1928 (Showa 3), during the interwar years just before the London Naval Treaty. The Navy was modernizing and focused on cultivating a strong, disciplined sailor corps despite international arms limitations. Why This Album Matters. Provides a rare firsthand record of Navy boot camp life in the 1920s. Offers visual documentation of shipboard life, training routines, and military culture. A primary source for researchers of Japanese naval history, military collectors, and museums. Title: Graduation Commemorative Album, Fourth-Class Sailors – Yokosuka Navy Training Corps. Date: Showa 3 (1928). Publisher: In-house production (not for sale). Approval: With “Yokosuka Naval District Censorship/Approval” note. Format: Bound photo album with explanatory text and numerous photographs. 15.5 × 23.5 cm. Condition: Heavy wear to cover (tears, missing parts, discoloration), binding strings aged. Pages show age toning and stains but photos remain clear and legible. Please review images for condition. Imperial Japanese Navy / Yokosuka / Kaheidan / Training Corps / 1928 / Sailor / Boot camp / Warship / Naval History / Photo Album / Showa. ? Note: This item is listed purely as a historical document. It does not endorse any past military or political ideology. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Government Printing Office, Washington, D. Wrappers heavily worn with shelf-wear to the extremities present (edges have been reinforced with period cello tape). Stamped with the Date and Office of Commander Yangtze Patrol Forces, USS Isabel, US Asiatic Fleet to the front wrap. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. The publication was largely the early work of William F. Friedman, who let the Signals Intelligence Service, predecessor of the National Security Agency. Friedman was inducted into the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame and received medals under presidents Truman and Eisenhower. Friedman coined several terms, including “cryptanalysis”, and wrote many monographs on cryptography. One of these (written mostly in his spare time) was the first draft of his Elements of cryptanalysis, which later was expanded to four volumes and became the U. Army’s cryptographic main textbook and reference. William Friedman Elements of Cryptanalysis Training Pamphlet No 3 USS Isabel. Up For Sale Today is. Elements of Cryptanalysis Training Pamphlet No. 3 Prepared In The Office of The Chief Signal Officer May, 1923. OUR MISSION STATEMENT: Our goal is to provide the best books for the lowest prices. Thank you for visiting this listing and we hope to see you again soon! Book formats and corresponding sizes. Approximate cover size (width × height). 30.5 × 48. 24 × 30.5. 12.5 × 19. 10 × 16.5. 6.5 × 10. 5 × 7.5. ALL ITEMS ARE DESCRIBED TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY! We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” as US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. (This is a felony in the United States). Auctiva gets you noticed! Track Page Views With.
The product is an original 1926 training regulations manual from the Army War Department, focusing on cavalry, infantry, and animal training. This vintage item provides a unique insight into military practices during that era in the United States. With a militaria theme, this collectible piece is a valuable addition for those interested in historical military documents and artifacts. Used condition, generally good shape.
1935 Citizens Military Training Camps : Memoirs Of The C. Military Training Camps Association. 1935 : [First Edition]: [Original]. No marks or writing. Minor rubbing on corner, top/bottom of the spine and along it. Chipping along the lower area of the spine [see photo]. No loose, missing or cutout pages. Well illustrated with clear and sharp photos. Here is a record of the men at Citizens Military Training Camps, 1935. It is a story of who they were and where they went. Well illustrated with many photos and names. Thank you for your interest in this item.
1921 – 1936 Citizens Military Training Camps : Memoirs Of The CMTC. Military Training Camps Association. 1936 : [First Edition] [Original]. Good plus to very good condition. No marks or writing. Minor rubbing on corner, top/bottom of the spine and along it. No loose, missing or cutout pages. Well illustrated with clear and sharp photos. It is a story of who they were and where they went. Well illustrated with many photos and names. Thank you for your interest in this item.
Antique 10k Gold Fob Charm Citizen’s Military Training Camp Eagle 1935 C. About 1-1/4” tall, weighs 5.6 grams, acid scratch tested is 10k gold, light scratching see photos.
ARTIFACT: Rare 1920’s Citizen Military Training Camps ring in enameled and gold-plated brass. The center of the ring shows an enameled US Shield in red and blue raised detail and surrounding it reads: “CITIZEN MILITARY TRAINING CAMPS” and each side of the ring depicts an eagle soaring with a US Shield clutched in its talons. SIZE: Approximately size 9; 15/16″ x 7/8″. MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: 14K gold-plated brass, enamel. ATTACHMENT: To be worn on finger. ITEM NOTES: This is from a Homefront collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CONDITION: 6- (Fine): The ring shows moderate to heavy wear, some of the enamel details remain intact, overall fine condition. GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
Vintage US Naval Training Station Pennant Flag. It measures 18 inches long and 10 inches at the widest spot, has several moth holes, but still in good condition for its age.
Frame size: 20″ x 10.5″ x 1. Picture size: 17″ x 7.5″. Condition: Decent for age, as shown in picture. Zoom in by hovering over picture to inspect condition to your satisfaction. Check out my other items for many more vintage and antique beauties. Feel free to ask questions.
This is an original 1935 framed photo of the CMTC Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Fort Crook, NE. The photo measures 10×19 inches and showcases a historical military training camp from that time period in the United States.