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Anybody know what this is? [pic heavy]

I don't know if it is authentic or not but why would the pre war Japanese write "Japan" in English on the flag cloth?

I asked myself the same question.

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Originally Posted by miner1436 (Post 1227218)

Saw this for sale online, looks like memorabilia from the launching of the Japanese KD6 submarine I-175. Does anybody know if this is rare or how much it is worth?

Thanks: Miner

Hi. I don't know how much is it and ,how is it worth.
But I can translate.
I don't know about flag, but other thing looks paperweight for me.
And Box on tops says" Surbey leveing water device box"

http://i.ebayimg.com/15/%21BiCwqHwB2...21%7E%7E_3.JPG

This says "War ship Chokai launch commemoration"

http://i.ebayimg.com/14/%21BiCwrZgBW...zw%7E%7E_3.JPG

http://i.ebayimg.com/24/%21BiCwtEQ%2...Dg%7E%7E_3.JPG

http://i.ebayimg.com/07/%21BiCwufw%2...Vw%7E%7E_3.JPG

Mitsubishi trade mark and "I class No.75 submarine launch commemoration,
at Mitsubishi heavy Industry in Kobe, showa 11 nen (1936)".

http://i.ebayimg.com/07/%21BiCwwF%21...Sg%7E%7E_3.JPG

Left side steering says "Tatsumiya-maru launch commemoration
Showa 13nen (1938 sep 14th)

Right side "War ship Chokai launch commemoration"

http://i.ebayimg.com/08/%21BiCwyGgB2...DQ%7E%7E_3.JPG

This photo looks upside-down.
It says "Mitsubishi KOBE dockyard"

I have not used english for a long time.
If you cant understand my translation , please ask me.

Thanks for the translations. I could understand them.:salute:

I would suggest finding a professional for these items. With exception of the flag and I'm sure there is a story behind it, the other items look to be the real deal. Furthermore, I would say these are authentic because I do not see anyone making a copy for any reason at all. As to what these are worth and authenticity is assured, auction house for these items is the way I would go. Very interesting items no doubt.

Wow zaza, thanks for the translation!

Yea these items are for sale for about $4000, a little too steep for me though. I might take it up if it ever goes for under $200.