WWII Imperial Japanese Army Transport Troops Photo Album. 6th Division – 1934 (Showa 9). This original commemorative photo album was issued in 1934 for members of the. 6, 1st Company (Special Service Personnel). Of the Imperial Japanese Army. The opening pages include a portrait of Lieutenant General Sakaemon Sakamoto, commander of the 6th Division at the time. The 6th Division was one of the most famous divisions of the Imperial Japanese Army. Originally formed in Kumamoto in 1888, the division participated in numerous major conflicts including. The division later fought in China and ultimately in the Solomon Islands, where many of its soldiers suffered severe losses from starvation and disease after supply lines collapsed. What Makes This Album Unusual. Unlike most surviving Imperial Japanese Army photo albums, which focus on infantry units, this album documents a transport and logistics unit. The Imperial Japanese Army is widely known for placing relatively limited emphasis on logistics compared with other major armies of the period. As a result, surviving materials related to transport troops (Shichohei) are considerably less common than infantry-related items. This album provides a rare visual record of the soldiers responsible for moving food, ammunition, medical supplies, and equipment to the front lines. Roll calls and inspections. Horse grooming and care. Group photographs of personnel. Particularly noteworthy are the numerous photographs showing military horses, transport wagons, and logistical training activities. These images provide valuable insight into a rarely documented branch of the Japanese Army. The album captures military life during the relatively peaceful years between the Manchurian Incident and the outbreak of full-scale war in China. Imperial Japanese Army history. Logistics and supply operations. Rare unit photo albums. Shows age-related wear, staining, and storage marks consistent with age. Please examine all photographs carefully for condition details. A fascinating historical record documenting the often-overlooked soldiers who kept the Imperial Japanese Army moving. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Group of 8 (Eight) Russian early Soviet Rail Road Transportation ID Booklets and Transport Coupons / Certificates. 1900’s to 1940’s. Some contain original b/w photos! All are relatively well preserved, considering age and usage. Very curious and scarce set!
This is a pre-WWII Imperial Japanese Army commemorative photo album. 1st Transport Battalion (Shichohei Dai-ichi Daitai). Unlike frontline combat units, this battalion was responsible for. Logistics and supply transport. The lifeline of the army. About the 1st Transport Battalion. The Transport (Shichohei) units handled. Established in the Meiji era, these units supported divisional operations through the Russo-Japanese War and later conflicts. However, historically, the Japanese military placed less institutional emphasis on logistics compared to Western powers. Many historians consider logistical insufficiency one of the structural causes of Japan’s eventual defeat. This album therefore represents not just military life – but the backbone system that determined battlefield sustainability. Contents of the Album. Military motorcycle with sidecar. Barracks and base facilities. Family and school photographs. A photograph of what appears to be a. Military airship exiting a massive hangar. The airship image is particularly significant and may relate to early Japanese military aviation infrastructure. Most surviving albums focus on infantry or combat units. Logistics battalion materials are comparatively rarer in the market. The human side of support troops. The operational structure of supply units. The infrastructure behind early 20th century warfare. It is both a military collectible and a primary historical source. Age-related toning and stains. Binding wear consistent with age. Overall condition appropriate for a pre-war original item. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Post WW1, Montana Peak Campaign Hat, M1911, Stetson, with Purple Cord= Motor Transport Corp. USED WITH SOME SMALL SPOTS MISSING IN FELT ON PEAK AREA & SOME SMALL SPOTS UNDER SIDE BRIM AREA. CORD WRAP IS FRAYED REVEALING THE INNER STRANDS ON ABOUT 40% OF CORD AND ACORNS SHOW SOME MATERIAL FRAYING AS WELL. INTERIOR LEATHER SWEAT BAND IS GOOD, MARKED STETSON & (THE HUB BALTIMORE) INITIALS UNDER BAND E. W, AND 2 PAPER PRODUCTION TICKETS UNDER SWEATBAND- PHOTO #10. SEE ALL 12 PHOTOS. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “wwsurplus” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Time Period Manufactured: 1919-38
Extremely rare 1930s U. Military “transport” coat worn by U. Officers and NCOs in pre-WWII service. Features include a generous brown sheepskin mackinaw storm collar, double breasted front closure with horsehide buttonhole tabs on either side (allowing for right or left crossover fastening), a horsehide button chinstrap, horsehide trimmed flap pockets that can be worn tucked or untucked, and a beautiful beige cotton moleskin twill shell. Thick sheepskin lined body & wool lined sleeves with hidden wool knit cuffs. This historic coat was built to not only weather the harshest conditions but also the test of time… A must-have for any serious collector. See Buzz Rickson’s limited run stitch by stitch replica here. “44” stamped on the inside of the left front hemline. Please see measurements for accurate sizing. The item “VINTAGE PRE-WWII 1930s USN TRANSPORT COAT SHEEPSKIN HORSEHIDE MOLESKIN TWILL” is in sale since Thursday, May 11, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “shopvelour” and is located in Newberg, Oregon. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.
Extremely rare 1930s U. Military “transport” coat worn by U. Officers and NCOs in pre-WWII service. Features include a generous brown sheepskin mackinaw storm collar, double breasted front closure with horsehide buttonhole tabs on either side (allowing for right or left crossover fastening), a horsehide button chinstrap, horsehide trimmed flap pockets that can be worn tucked or untucked, and a beautiful beige cotton moleskin twill shell. Thick sheepskin lined body & wool lined sleeves with hidden wool knit cuffs. This historic coat was built to not only weather the harshest conditions but also the test of time… A must-have for any serious collector. See Buzz Rickson’s limited run stitch by stitch replica here. “44” stamped on the inside of the left front hemline. Please see measurements for accurate sizing. The item “VINTAGE PRE-WWII 1930s USN TRANSPORT COAT SHEEPSKIN HORSEHIDE MOLESKIN TWILL” is in sale since Tuesday, April 11, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “shopvelour” and is located in Newberg, Oregon. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.
