Anybody know what this is? [pic heavy]

miner1436 · 12-29-09, 10:23 PM

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

August · 12-29-09, 11:17 PM

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?

miner1436 · 12-29-09, 11:30 PM

I asked myself the same question.

zaza · 12-30-09, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miner1436

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"

This says "War ship Chokai launch commemoration"

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

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

Right side "War ship Chokai launch commemoration"

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.

Schroeder · 12-30-09, 06:13 AM

Thanks for the translations. I could understand them.

AVGWarhawk · 12-30-09, 08:20 AM

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.

miner1436 · 12-30-09, 12:39 PM

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.

12-29-09, 10:23 PM	#1
miner1436 Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 808 Downloads: 108 Uploads: 3	Anybody know what this is? [pic heavy] 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 Last edited by miner1436; 12-29-09 at 10:37 PM.

12-29-09, 11:17 PM	#2
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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? __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

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Schroeder Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Banana Republic of Germany Posts: 6,170 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the translations. I could understand them. __________________ Putting Germ back into Germany.

12-30-09, 08:20 AM	#6
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

12-30-09, 12:39 PM	#7
miner1436 Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 808 Downloads: 108 Uploads: 3	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. Last edited by miner1436; 12-30-09 at 02:15 PM.

12-29-09, 11:30 PM	#3
miner1436 Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 808 Downloads: 108 Uploads: 3	I asked myself the same question.