WW2 Imperial Japanese Navy Nambu Iron Kettle 1921 Crown Prince Europe Visit

  

This is more than just a set of military goggles. The highlight of this collection is the "Pilot School Student ID from Sakai Water Airfield, issued in Showa 5 (1930)"-a rare and historically significant item. Sakai Water Airfield, located in Osaka, was an Imperial Japanese Navy training facility from the late Taisho to early Showa period.

In 1930, Japan's aviation power was still in its early stages, and this airfield played a key role in training seaplane pilots. A student ID from this era is an exceptional find, as very few have survived. Also included in the set is a "National Labor Service Notebook, " a wartime labor mobilization document that reflects Japan's home front efforts during the war.

Additionally, the "Comfort Bag" is a noteworthy item. These bags were sent to soldiers by their families or patriotic groups as tokens of support, often containing essential supplies or personal gifts. This collection provides a tangible connection to Japan's early aviation history and the wartime experience.

A must-have for serious collectors of aviation history and militaria.