This is an original commemorative photo album produced in 1934 for sailors who completed their initial training at the Yokosuka Naval Barracks of the Imperial Japanese Navy. The title page reads: “Entered Service: January 1934″ “Commemorative Album for the Completion of Seaman Fourth Class Training” “Yokosuka Naval Barracks” The naval barracks were where newly enlisted sailors received their basic military education and training before moving on to active naval service. Yokosuka was one of the most important bases of the Imperial Japanese Navy and served as a major center for preparing sailors for service throughout the fleet. Inside are historical photographs documenting the environment in which these young sailors were trained, including Imperial Japanese Navy facilities and barracks, sailors in uniform, class and unit group photographs, the Rising Sun naval ensign, and pages identifying individual servicemen by name. What makes this album particularly interesting is that it does not simply preserve images of warships or famous officers. It preserves the faces of the ordinary sailors who formed the human foundation of the Japanese Navy. The album dates to 1934, seven years before the Pacific War began. It therefore records the Imperial Japanese Navy during the prewar period, when its peacetime training system and enormous fleet organization were still functioning before the devastating losses of the coming war. For collectors and researchers, this is a tangible record of how an ordinary young man entered the Imperial Japanese Navy and was transformed into a trained sailor. The album shows age-related wear, staining, discoloration, and rubbing consistent with an approximately 90-year-old military document. Please examine the photographs carefully for its condition. A fascinating surviving record of the men behind the Imperial Japanese Navy. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note.
Own a Piece of History. This is an original non-commercial commemorative photo album titled. “1928 Fourth-Class Sailor Training Completion Memorial – Yokosuka Naval Training Corps”. Published in October 1928 (Showa 3). “Yokosuka Naval Training Corps Fourth-Class Sailor Memorial Album Committee, “. At the beginning of the album appears a portrait of. Who served as commander of the Yokosuka Naval Training Corps at the time. Mitsuya Shirou was an Imperial Japanese Navy officer who served aboard major warships including. Battleship Nagato (Vice Captain). Before becoming commander of Yokosuka Naval Training Corps. This gives the album a strong official and historical character rather than being merely a personal scrapbook. The back cover contains a handwritten ownership inscription. “Nakagaki Tadashi – Owner”. Believed to be the original sailor who actually trained at Yokosuka Naval Training Corps. These personal traces are highly valued among collectors because they connect the artifact directly to an individual sailor’s life. This is not simply a military photo album. It is a surviving personal relic from a young Japanese sailor before the Pacific War. Large military formation photographs. Officer and instructor portraits. Military songs and speeches. Rising Sun naval flag imagery. And many other fascinating scenes from early Showa-era Imperial Japanese Navy training life. What Was the Yokosuka Naval Training Corps? The Yokosuka Naval Training Corps was one of the most important training centers of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Young recruits from across Japan were sent here to receive. Before assignment to fleets and warships. This album captures the atmosphere of the Imperial Japanese Navy before the outbreak of the Pacific War. Why Is This Rare? Imperial Japanese Navy materials are significantly rarer than Army items today due to. Destruction of fleets during WWII. Postwar dismantling of the Navy. Limited survival of naval training materials. Albums from naval training corps were usually privately distributed to participants only. Making surviving copies extremely scarce. This example is especially desirable because it includes. Yokosuka Naval Training Corps connection. Captain Mitsuya Shirou portrait. Original handwritten owner identification. Together, these elements create a highly personal and historically important artifact. Used vintage condition with age wear, stains, foxing, scratches, and minor damage. Handwritten ownership inscription on rear cover. 15.2 × 21.6 cm. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
This is a rare original postcard set from the early days of Imperial Japanese Naval Aviation. The set consists of 5 postcards with the original envelope, showing scenes from the Yokosuka Naval Air Group and Oppama Airfield-one of the birthplaces of Japanese naval aviation. Printed Titles on Each Card. The postcards include the following original captions. “Imperial Japanese Navy Latest Yokosuka Arsenal Type Seaplane”. “Imperial Japanese Navy Tethered Observation Balloon Descending”. “Imperial Japanese Navy F-Type on Water and Yokosuka Type in Flight”. “Imperial Japanese Navy Latest F-Type Flying Boat in Operation”. “Imperial Japanese Navy Large Airship”. Based on the terminology such as “Yokosuka Arsenal Type” and “F-Type, ” along with the presence of seaplanes, flying boats, and airships, this set is believed to date from the late Taisho to early Showa period (approximately 1920s-early 1930s). This was before aircraft like the Zero Fighter existed. A time when naval aviation was still experimental and evolving. Why This Set Is Rare. Captures a very short transitional period in aviation history. Includes early technologies such as airships and observation balloons. Yokosuka was the central hub of Imperial Japanese naval aviation. Original censorship approval marking on the envelope. Complete set with original envelope (high collectibility). Materials showing airships and early naval aviation development are especially scarce on the market. Used condition with age-related wear, stains, and minor damage. Please refer to photos for details. This is not just a postcard set. It is a visual record of the moment Japan began to take control of the skies. Before Zero Fighters-this was the beginning. Own a Piece of Aviation History. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
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.
It is a paperweight of the old Japanese navy. It’s from showa 5(1930). This is a souvenir for winning the Yokosuka Naval Station Short Boat Competition in 1930. It’s a case, and the lid and body are so tight that I can’t open it. Due to its weight, it can also be used as a paperweight. The presence of the anchor mark is cool. How about military collector? International Buyers – Please Note.
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.
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