December 15, 2020 Edged Weapons, Armor & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2020
Lot consists of: A) Japanese Type 98 enlisted cotton tunic dated Showa 18 (1943) with vented armpits and matching bakelite buttons. CONDITION: Excellent with minor wear. B) Early war Japanese Type 94 canteen with metal fittings, pierced by a bullet entering near the base and exiting near the spout. CONDITION: Strap is broken and worn. C) Japanese nautical compass with a 5-7/8" diameter mounted on a spring base. There is a metal data plate on one side. CONDITION: Needles appear to be functioning. Shows wear to the black painted base. D) Propaganda leaflet showing a Japanese woman dreaming about a soldier. CONDITION: Very good with moderate wear. E) Small Japanese wooden chest measuring 9" X 16" and 5-1/2" high containing objects relating Ronald Derosier USMC to include; fighting knife inked on the sheath "Sasebo Japan USMC 1945"; USMC insignia; Unnamed USMC Good Conduct Medal; Rim numbered US Army Mexican Border Service medal; Cased compass; Metal covered Bible; Aluminum bracelet marked "Guadalcanal"; Veterans medals; Japanese souvenirs such as: currency, cigarettes, books, pipe, navy rate and post cards. CONDITION: All showing expected wear and use. DG
Item Dimensions: 24" X 18"