Fine Americana And Continental Antiques Two Day Event - Day 2
Sat, Dec 6, 2025 10:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 38
WWII U.S. Soldier Japanese Estate Collection
Estimate: $100 - $10,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $1 |
| $10 | $5 |
| $100 | $10 |
| $300 | $25 |
| $1,000 | $50 |
| $3,000 | $100 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
| $300,000 | $10,000 |
Description
Early 20th Century; Original, Rare collection of WW2/Cold War era items to include: (2) Imperial Japanese Navy hand towels or headbands, 32” x 12”, featuring a printed design including an anchor and what appears to be the Japanese characters for “Navy”, the item shows significant age and blood staining, which is common for authentic war-era militaria. (2) American Flags, one with 49 stars, 50” x 34”, and one with 50, 52” x 35”, flags show some staining and wear. (1) Japanese “Good Luck Flag”, or Yosegaki Hinomaru, 32.5” x 28”, with nearly 50 messages from family and friends, flag shows some staining and small tears, overall condition is good and retains an original tie. (1) Copper Plaque of the USSR, 5.5” x 6”, Slightly aged and dented but overall good condition. (1) Ceramic Reunion KGB Mug, 6” x 4” base, depicting the emblem of the KGB on one side and text in the Cyrillic alphabet which translates to “GRU US Armed Forces” on the other. (1) Military Issued Canvas Map Bag, 10.5” x 8”, Bag has 2 pockets, Some stitching loss has occurred, and bag shows slight staining and wear from use. (1) Housewife Sewing Kit Pouch with the seal of the US Army printed on front, 4” x 5.5”. (1) WW2 Navy Mother of Pearl Ladies Compact, 2” x 3.5”. (1) USS Barney Ashtray, 4.5”, with very slight denting and wear from use. (1) Soviet Pilotka, 11” x 4.5”, adorned with 28 Military issued pins and 3 patches. (1) CPU-26A/P Computer Air Navigation, Complete with carry pouch, 3.25” x 7.5”, (1) Sanderson Flight Computer SC-4A, complete with carry pouch, 3.25” x 4”. (1) German Mining Company Letter Opener, 9.5”, Slightly bent from use (1) Japanese 5 Sen coin from the late Meji era. All items listed appear to be complete and original and in good condition unless otherwise noted. Please see Photos. Provenance: Alexander Collection
Date
1940s
Exhibited
Currently Mebane Antique Gallery and available for preview
Literature
U.S. soldiers during World War II took Japanese artifacts as souvenirs, or "war trophies," from both battlefields and occupied homes. Common items included military equipment, but soldiers also collected personal belongings and cultural items. Following the war, some artifacts, particularly those with strong personal or historical significance, have been voluntarily returned to Japan.
Notes
Available for live in house bidding and pay-pick up from our gallery, Always bid with confidence with Mebane Auction. Thank you Jon Lambert
Condition
Very Good Estate Found
Available payment options
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Alexander Collection