Lot 3337
Sale 126 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Japan, military document, February 1921, on finely woven silk cloth, possibly relating to the Heimei Maru Incident, in black with red seals, (122cm long). Very fine and rare.
The Heimei Maru Incident related to the ship Heimei Maru that was interned by the Greek government as it entered the Dardanelles in 1921. The Japanese Government had hoped to improve their international standing by lobbying for the release of Turkish prisoners from Siberia after WWI.
- Estimate
- $80
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $50