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3 Original Pre to WWII Japanese Military Soldiers Photographs
One labeled MATSUZAKA CASTLE. (see last pic). One has old mounting residue on back, another has Japanese writing. Other two are 4" by 6".

WWII Imperial Japanese Army Ushijima Unit Photo Album 1939 War Commemorative
Many were discarded or lost after the war, especially those tied to controversial campaigns. Details of publication: Printed in February 1939 by Taisho Shashin Kogei, Wakayama. Own a Piece of History.

WWII Imperial Japanese Army Manchuria Dispatch Commemorative Photo Album 68th
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WWII Imperial Japanese Yasukuni Shrine War Orphans Photo Album 1942
A procession entering Yasukuni Shrine. This is an original photo album created in 1942 (Showa 17), during the height of the Pacific War. It was one of the most important spiritual centers in Imperial Japan.

Original Japanese Photo Student Military Training Mt Fuji c.1930's E45

20 Original WWII Japanese Personal Photos with Descriptions - China Campaign
20 nice WWII Japanese photos that appear to show scenes from the campaign in Chins. 6 of them are approx. The condition is very good with clear images. They are glued to two pages, front and back, that appear to be from an old album.

Original Japanese Army Photo Imperial Guards Type 99 Rifles Monopods 1940's E40

Original WWII Yomiuri Press Photo JAPANESE TYPE 95 HA GO TANK Cross Bridge 561
ORIGINAL WWII PHOTO - ORIGINAL TO THE TIME - NOT A COPY, SCAN, OR REPRO QUANTITY: 1 - See the other original WWI & WWII photos that I have listed. ITEM: Original WWII Japanese Yomiuri Press Photo of JAPANESE TYPE 95 HA GO TANK CROSSING BRIDGE in Pacific Theater. SORRY. I WILL NOT SELL OR SHIP THIS ITEM TO RUSSIA, AFRICA, OR SOUTH AMERICA DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH POSTAL SYSTEMS. DATE: WWII - photo does not glow under a black light. SIZE: 3.75" x 6" CONDITION: Very Good; See scans..

Original WWII Japanese Yomiuri Press Photo KAWASAKI KI-61 HEIN TONY FIGHTER 558
ORIGINAL WWII PHOTO - ORIGINAL TO THE TIME - NOT A COPY, SCAN, OR REPRO QUANTITY: 1 - See the other original WWI & WWII photos that I have listed. ITEM: Original WWII Japanese Yomiuri Press Photo of JAPANESE KAWASAKI KI-61 HEN "TONY" FIGHTERS IN FLIGHT in Pacific Theater. SORRY. I WILL NOT SELL OR SHIP THIS ITEM TO RUSSIA, AFRICA, OR SOUTH AMERICA DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH POSTAL SYSTEMS. t DATE: WWII - photo does not glow under a black light. SIZE: 3.75" x 6" CONDITION: Very Good; See scans..

1945 Japanese Landing Ship Beached on Iwo Jima Original News Photo
Feb. 19, 1945. Grading Standard: News Agency 1st Generation AKA Original Press Photo. News Agency and Official photos fall into this category automatically. Historical photograph. Soundphoto This type of photo was an early form of electronic transmission.
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1944 Japanese Warship Under Attack Kavieng New Ireland 7x9 Original News Photo
February 22, 1944. Grading Standard: News Agency 1st Generation AKA Original Press Photo. News Agency and Official photos fall into this category automatically. Soundphoto This type of photo was an early form of electronic transmission.
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29 WWII Double Sided Recognition Photo Cards Japan 1944 - 25 Aircraft & 4 Ships
For sale are 29 1944 double-sided recognition photo card from WWII featuring 25 aircraft and 4 warships from Japan during World War II. The black and white photographs were taken in the Pacific region by the United States Navy, showcasing warships and aircraft in a militaria context. These original print photographs captures a piece of history from the 1939-45 era, highlighting the significance of this time period in the conflict. See all photos for condition and description. Cards are in very good to excellent condition with some signs of aging and use.
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Original Japanese Navy Photo Air Mechanic Officer Cold Weather Gear 1930's C12

1937 Imperial Japanese Army Photo Book North China Incident Pictorial WWII
Original 1937 “North China Incident Pictorial” (北支戦線寫眞帖), published in Showa 12 (1937), the very year the Second Sino-Japanese War broke out. The “North China Incident” refers to the battles following the Marco Polo Bridge Incident in July 1937, which escalated into the full-scale Second Sino-Japanese War.

Lot 7 Original WWII Photographs Boeing B-29 Superfortress War Planes Bombing WOW
Lot 7 Original WWII Photographs Boeing B-29 Superfortress War Planes BombingThis rare lot contains seven original photographs of World War II heavy bombers. While I am not an expert, there appears to be a Boeing B-29 Superfortress and B-17 Flying Fortress.

WWII Imperial Japanese Shanghai Campaign Photo Album 1938 Rare Battle
For the Japanese military, Shanghai provided crucial lessons in urban warfare tactics that would influence their operations throughout the Pacific War. The unexpected difficulty they faced foreshadowed the challenges they would later encounter against Allied forces.

Wartime WWII RCAF Aeroplane Photo Supply US JAPANESE MITSUBISHI S-00 FIGHTER 433
WARTIME WWII AIRCRAFT PHOTO QUANTITY: 1 - See the other WWI & WWII aircraft photos that I have listed. ITEM: Wartime Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Aeroplane Photo Supply real photo of CAPTURED JAPANESE MITSHUBISHI S-00-2 HAMP FIGHTER in AAF SERVICE. See scans, Back is stamped APPROVED FOR RELEASE BY RCAF (Royal Canadian Air Force), Aeroplane Photo Supply, Toronto, Canada. This is a wartime photo produced when Aeroplane Photo Supply made aircraft recognition photos during WWII under the authority of the RCAF. After the war they went on to continue selling aircraft photos commercially, but this is a real photo produced during World War II.

Original Japanese Army Photo NCO with Sword and Mapcase c.1930's E52

Original Japanese Navy Photo Shanghai SNLF Troop Unit Nametag 1940 上海 B57

Original Japanese Navy Photo Landing Force Troop Nametag Armband c.1940's B35

Original Japanese Navy Photo Landing Force Troop Gas Mask Kit c.1940's B36

U.S. Army Japanese Occupation Original Photos in Snow, Japan Harbor, On Ship

Original WWII Japanese Yomiuri Press Photo J1N IRVING or KI-45 NICK FIGHTER 560
ORIGINAL WWII PHOTO - ORIGINAL TO THE TIME - NOT A COPY, SCAN, OR REPRO QUANTITY: 1 - See the other original WWI & WWII photos that I have listed. ITEM: Original WWII Japanese Yomiuri Press Photo of JAPANESE TWIN ENGINE FIGHTER on AIRFIELD. Might be a Nakajima J1N Gekko "Irving" or Kawasaki KI-45 "Nick". SORRY. I WILL NOT SELL OR SHIP THIS ITEM TO RUSSIA, AFRICA, OR SOUTH AMERICA DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH POSTAL SYSTEMS. t DATE: WWII - photo does not glow under a black light. SIZE: 3.

Original Japanese Army Photo Imperial Guards Officers 1940's E55

Original Japanese Navy Photo Aircraft Mechanic Officer Kaigunto c.1944-45 C21

WW2 Japanese Soldiers Crossing Anti Tank Ditch Original Yomiuri Press Photo
Other Notes: Nice original Japanese press photo. Note I do not speak or read Japanese and the title of this item is strictly my personal interpretation of the scene in the image. We do not reproduce these.
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Japan Japanese Destruction Ruins Photo 4 x 5" Matsuda Kissaten Cafe Hiroshima
The product is a 4 x 5" photo featuring destruction in Hiroshima, taken by Matsuda after the Kissaten Cafe bombing during World War II. This original photograph captures a moment in history and serves as a reminder of the impact of the war on Japan. The photo showcases the devastation and ruins caused by the conflict, making it a valuable collectible in the theme of militaria for those interested in historical events during this period.

Original Japanese Army Photo Imperial Guard Officers Banquet 1940's E61

WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Battleship Photo Album Nagato Mutsu Hyuga Ise
Step into history with this rare original photo album from the early Showa period (circa 1927), showcasing the might of the Imperial Japanese Navy at its peak—years before World War II. WWII enthusiasts.

WWII Imperial Japanese Army 20th Infantry Regiment Manchuria Photo Album
Scenes believed to be from Manchuria / China. Inside the album is an especially valuable identified group photograph captioned This dated image strongly suggests the album was compiled around 1939, during the height of the Second Sino-Japanese War.

WWII Imperial Japanese Army Manchuria Photo Album Nomonhan Named Units
Scenes believed to be near the Nomonhan (Khalkhin Gol) area. Landscapes of Manchuria and surrounding regions. This album is clearly associated with specific units, identified as the Yasui Unit and Yoshimoto Unit, making it far more significant than typical anonymous soldier albums.

WW2 Imperial Japanese Army Special War Games Photo Album 1934 w/ Map & Officers
These exercises were major annual military events held under the Emperor’s supervision, simulating full-scale war scenarios with infantry, cavalry, artillery, and tanks. This album includes detailed photos of maneuvers, command tents, mass formations, senior officers, and even the original large battle map used in the simulation.

Vintage WW2 1940s Original Snapshot Photos Nagoya JAPAN
Photos were taken by a US military soldier stationed in Nagoya Japan during the war. I believe these date to the late 1940's.
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1941 IJN Japanese Navy Destroyer 27 Mutsuki Original News Photo
Grading Standard: News Agency 1st Generation AKA Original Press Photo. News Agency and Official photos fall into this category automatically. Press photograph. Soundphoto This type of photo was an early form of electronic transmission.
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WW2 Japan GIs in Military Club Photo with Japanese Waitress 3 x 4.5
The product is an original WW2-era photograph featuring Japanese GIs in a military club with a Japanese waitress. The photo captures a unique moment in history during the World War II period, providing a glimpse into the wartime context and the people involved. This collectible item serves as a historical artifact, offering a window into the past and the theme of militaria during that time. Its origin from Japan adds a cultural aspect to the image, making it a valuable piece for collectors interested in WWII memorabilia.

Original Japanese Army Photo Imperial Guardsman with Rifle and Pack c.1930's E46

1945 Japanese Soldiers Hiding in Guam Jungle Surrender Original News Photo
August 24, 1945. Grading Standard: News Agency 1st Generation AKA Original Press Photo. News Agency and Official photos fall into this category automatically. Historical press photograph. Soundphoto This type of photo was an early form of electronic transmission.
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WW2 Photo Japanese Coastal Gun

WW2 Imperial Japanese Kwantung Army Abe Unit Graduation Photo Album 1940
• Kwantung Army Warehouse Chief Sako Eikichi. This is not just a photo album—it is a preserved record of military life inside the Kwantung Army. Japan was already deeply involved in the Second Sino-Japanese War, while national militarism and patriotic ceremonies intensified under the celebration of Imperial Year 2600.

Imperial Japanese Navy Cadet Photo Album 1941 Pre-WWII Japan Student Band
This album contains multiple original photographs from around 1941 (Showa 16), just before the Pacific War. • “Showa 16 (1941) June 27”. • “Hanataba Band” – a student music group. • Student band performance photos.