1892 Imperial Japanese Army Military Maneuvers Photo Album Artillery Train

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View 1892 Imperial Japanese Army Military Maneuvers Photo Album Artillery Train with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This is an original Japanese military photograph album documenting the Imperial Japanese Army Special Grand Maneuvers held in 1892 (Meiji 25) in the Utsunomiya area of Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. Dating from more than 130 years ago, this album records the Japanese Army during a particularly important period of its modernization—only two years before the outbreak of the First Sino-Japanese War in 1894. Rather than being a simple collection of military portraits, the album presents a remarkably broad visual record of how the Japanese Army operated in the field during the late 19th century. .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-word;}.main1 p,.main1 span { line-height: 24px; font-size: 18px;}.main1 h2 { margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; background-color: #3565f2; color: #fff; padding: 10px 20px;}.main1 p,.main1 .product_dec div { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 20px 0; color: #333; text-align: left;} Description This is an original Japanese military photograph album documenting the Imperial Japanese Army Special Grand Maneuvers held in 1892 (Meiji 25) in the Utsunomiya area of Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. Dating from more than 130 years ago, this album records the Japanese Army during a particularly important period of its modernization—only two years before the outbreak of the First Sino-Japanese War in 1894. Rather than being a simple collection of military portraits, the album presents a remarkably broad visual record of how the Japanese Army operated in the field during the late 19th century. Imperial Japanese Army High Command One of the most historically interesting images is a large group portrait of senior army officers and generals. The following page contains a diagram corresponding to the positions of the men in the photograph, together with their names and military ranks. This is particularly valuable from a research perspective: the photograph does not merely show anonymous Meiji-era officers—the original album itself provides information that can be used to identify the men pictured. The 1892 Special Grand Maneuvers The album contains numerous scenes documenting the exercises, including: * Imperial Japanese Army headquarters in Utsunomiya * Senior officers and generals * Large formations of troops * Infantry on the march * Infantry with rifles and fixed bayonets * Field artillery in action * Artillery crews * Troops crossing temporary bridges * Military encampments and field tents * Large-scale troop deployments in the countryside Many of the plates bear the printed heading “Meiji 25 Imperial Japanese Army Special Grand Maneuvers”, together with period Japanese captions describing the scenes. The result is not simply a collection of attractive military photographs, but a visual record of an entire large-scale military exercise. Military Railway & Medical Transport One particularly unusual photograph shows a railway car marked with prominent Red Cross emblems, apparently associated with military medical or casualty transport. This provides an uncommon view of the logistical and medical side of the Japanese Army. Military history is often represented through soldiers and weapons. Photographs documenting the infrastructure required to support those soldiers—railways, medical transportation, bridges and field camps—can tell an equally important story. An Extraordinary Military Bicycle Photograph Another fascinating image shows a Japanese serviceman riding an early high-wheel bicycle. Today it almost looks surreal, but it captures something important about Meiji-era Japan. Railways, telegraph systems, bicycles and other modern technologies were rapidly being introduced into Japan during this period, while the Japanese military was simultaneously developing into a modern national army. The photograph therefore captures not only military history, but also the technological transformation of late 19th-century Japan. Why This Album Is Rare and Historically Important What makes this album especially compelling is its early date and unusually comprehensive subject matter. It was produced in 1892, nearly half a century before the Pacific War and even before the First Sino-Japanese War. Surviving Japanese military material from this period is considerably earlier than the WWII-era militaria most collectors encounter. More importantly, this is not a single photograph. Within one album we can see: headquarters, senior officers, infantry, artillery, weapons, troop formations, bridge crossings, field camps, railway transportation and military medical logistics. The captions and officer identification material provide additional historical context that isolated photographs often lack. In this sense, the album can be viewed as a visual snapshot of the Imperial Japanese Army while Japan was still constructing its modern military system. Only two years after these photographs were taken, Japan entered the First Sino-Japanese War. The soldiers, officers, artillery pieces, transportation systems and field organization preserved here therefore belong to the Japanese Army immediately before that major turning point in East Asian history. For collectors and researchers of Imperial Japanese militaria, Meiji-era Japan, early military photography, the First Sino-Japanese War era, artillery, military transportation, and 19th-century military history, this is an exceptionally evocative historical document. Please examine the photographs carefully for condition. Due to its age, the album shows expected age-related wear, staining, discoloration, spotting and other signs of use and storage. 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. Provided by HARU Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Militaria › 1903-13 › Original Period Items. Brand: Unbranded.

Brand

Unbranded

Country of Origin

Japan

Original/Reproduction

Original

Theme

Militaria

Conflict

WW II (1939-45)

Region of Origin

Japan