An authentic, pre-WWII Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) portrait photo housed in its original textured paper presentation folio with calligraphy translation.
- Conflict/Era: Pre-WWII / Taishō Era (1922 / Taishō 11)
- Branch: Imperial Japanese Army Infantry
- Location Posed: Outdoor portrait set at Himeji Castle (White Heron Castle) in Himeji, Japan
- Studio: Yokoyama Photo Studio (YOKOYAMA. HIMEJI, JAPAN blind-stamped/printed on mount)
- Includes: Original folio cover, tissue paper guard, inner handwritten ink calligraphy provenance, and mounted portrait photograph.
📜 CALLIGRAPHY TRANSLATION & PROVENANCE
The inner front page features hand-brushed kanji detailing the soldier's identity and service record:
- Rank & Branch: (Rikugun Hohei Jōtōhei) — Imperial Japanese Army Infantry, Superior Private / Private First Class
- Name: 安藝 龍治 (Aki Ryūji / Aki Tatsuji)
- Date: 記念 (Taishō Jū-ichi-nen Kinen) — Taishō Year 11 (1922) Commemoration
- Event: 隊休退營 (Taikyū Taiei) — Discharge / Leaving the barracks upon completing active service
🔍 CONDITION REPORT
- Folio: Good antique condition with minor shelf wear and light age-toning along edges. Cover embossed emblem remains clear.
- Calligraphy Page: Ink remains dark, sharp, and highly legible with standard age foxing.
- Photograph: Clear, well-preserved tone showing the seated soldier in full military uniform with Himeji Castle prominent in the background. Original tissue guard is intact.
📦 SHIPPING & HANDLING
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- Secure Packaging: Packed flat with heavy cardboard armor and sealed in a moisture-barrier sleeve to prevent bending during transit.
- Tracking Included: Uploaded immediately upon dispatch.
100% Authentic: Lifetime guarantee on historical authenticity—no reproductions or modern reprints.- Hassle-Free Returns: 30-Day Returns accepted for buyer peace of mind.
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