LOT #40212 |
Sold on Dec 9, 2024 for: Sign-in
or Join (free & quick)
WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Ensign Attributed to Vice Admiral Jisaburo Ozawa.. ...
Click the image to load the highest resolution version.
Sold on Dec 9, 2024 for:
$6,250.00
Bid Source: HA.com/Live bidder
Get one of these:
Explore Available Items
Description
WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Ensign Attributed to Vice Admiral Jisaburo Ozawa.The flag is printed on silk (or finely polished cotton) and measures 24 x 35 1/2-inches, bordered on three sides with 3 1/2-inch gold silk fringe. The hoist sleeve measures 2 x 26 1/2-inches and has brown leather reinforcements at each end. At the lower right corner is a 5 1/4 x 7 1/2-inch white box with hand-written kanji characters. Loosely translated the meaning is "Ozawa Military Organization".
Jisaburo Ozawa was born on October 8, 1886. He graduated in 1909 from the Japanese Naval Military Academy ranked 45th out of 179 students. He rose swiftly through the ranks and was promoted to Rear Admiral in 1936. In November of 1940 he was promoted to Vice Admiral and became the director of the Naval War College. Immediately before the outbreak of the war he was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Southern Expeditionary Fleet. In this capacity he participated in the invasions of Malaya, Thailand, Java and Sumatra. Ozawa was next placed in command of the 3rd Fleet. The 3rd Fleet took part in the mainly successful evacuation of Japanese troops from Guadalcanal in January of 1943. He assumed command of the 1st Mobile Fleet in June, 1944 and his fleet suffered a major defeat at the Battle of the Philippine Sea. He ended the war as Commander of the Combined Japanese fleet. Post-war he served as an advisor to the Japanese Defense Agent. He died in 1966 at the age of 80.
Condition: A few small holes and is a bit soiled from storage, otherwise in excellent condition.
Auction Info
2024 December 9 Arms & Armor, Civil War & Militaria Signature® Auction #6303 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2024
9th
Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 2
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 726
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
25% on the first $1,000,000 (minimum $49), plus 20% of any amount between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, plus 15% of any amount over $5,000,000 per lot.
Shipping, Taxes, Terms and Bidding
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms
Important information concerning Sales Tax and Resale Certificates. Learn More
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms