WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Kure Naval Training Photo Album 1937 Rare

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View WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Kure Naval Training Photo Album 1937 Rare with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Inspections and barracks discipline. Naval artillery shell handling practice. This is an excellent primary-source piece for collectors of naval militaria, pre-war Japan, or military training history. .main1 { border: 1px solid #000;border-radius: 5px;margin: 0 auto;width: 100%;padding: 0 20px 10px;background: #fff;box-sizing: border-box;word-break: break-all; }.main1 p,.main1 span { line-height: 24px;font-size: 18px }.main1 h1 { font-size: 26px !important; margin: 30px 0;text-align: center; color: #000 }.main1 h2 { margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #000; font-size: 22px; line-height:1.2; text-align: left }.main1 p,.main1 .product_dec div { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 20px 0; color: #333; text-align: left }.margin-bottom_change{ padding-bottom: 10px !important }h2 { background-color: #1190d9;color: #fff !important;padding: 10px 20px; } Description Offered here is an original Kure Naval Training Corps commemorative photo album , documenting recruits who entered service in June 1937 (Showa 12) . This album begins with highly significant introductory pages featuring a portrait of Vice Admiral Takayoshi Kato , then Commander-in-Chief of the Kure Naval District (later promoted to full Admiral), along with the famous Five Articles for Military Personnel , reflecting the discipline, values, and ideology expected of Imperial Japanese servicemen. It is far more than a simple graduation album. The following pages contain numerous original photographs showing the real training life of new sailors at the Kure Naval Training Corps, including: Swimming drills Cutter / rowing boat exercises Naval artillery shell handling practice Formation drills and physical training Mess hall scenes and daily life Inspections and barracks discipline Group portraits and base surroundings Historical Background The Kure Naval Training Corps was one of the most important recruit training centers of the Imperial Japanese Navy, supporting the powerful Kure Naval District. The year 1937 is especially important, as it marks the outbreak of the Second Sino-Japanese War and the rapid expansion of Japan’s wartime military system. This album captures the moment when ordinary young men were being transformed into wartime sailors. Condition Original binding cord missing Inner hinge repaired with glue Child scribbles on reverse of 2–3 pages About two caption tissue pages missing Age wear, stains, and handling marks Despite condition flaws, the historical and visual value remains very strong. This is an excellent primary-source piece for collectors of naval militaria, pre-war Japan, or military training history. Own a Piece of History. Shipping Fedex or Japan post International Buyers - Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. Thank you for your understanding. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Militaria › 1919-38 › Original Period Items.

Original/Reproduction

Original

Theme

Militaria

Country of Origin

Japan