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This is an official Russo-Japanese War commemorative postcard set issued by the Japanese Ministry of Communications (Teishinsho, predecessor of Japan Post) around 1904–1905 (Meiji 37–38).
This is the Third Official Series: “Imperial Grand Military Review (Taisoetsu)”, consisting of three original postcards with the original explanatory sheet.
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What is “Taisoetsu” (Imperial Grand Review)?
“Taisoetsu” refers to a large-scale imperial military review, where the Emperor personally inspected army and navy units.
It was one of the most important state ceremonies of Imperial Japan, symbolizing victory, national unity, and military authority during wartime.
This set was produced as an official historical record, not as a private souvenir.
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Contents of the 3 Postcards
Card 1 (Top)
• High-ranking military figure (imperial family member or field marshal class)
• Troops standing in formation
• Review ground scenery
Card 2 (Middle)
• Military parade and marching troops
• Musical staff motif symbolizing military band music, a distinctive design element
Card 3 (Bottom)
• Portrait of an imperial military figure
• Warships, salutes, and ceremonial decorations
• Imperial-style ornamental frame
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Original Explanatory Sheet
The included sheet certifies that this was an officially distributed three-card set.
It lists “Collector: Okuda Yoshihide”, believed to be a contemporary postcard and postal ephemera collector who organized and preserved the set.
This sheet significantly enhances historical authenticity and collector value.
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Condition
• Visible age-related wear, toning, stains, and paper aging
• No major tears or losses
• Overall good condition considering its 120+ year age
Please review all images carefully.
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Historical Significance
This is not merely a postcard set.
It is a primary historical artifact showing how the Japanese state visually documented and communicated war, imperial authority, and national identity during the Russo-Japanese War.
Highly recommended for collectors of:
• Russo-Japanese War materials
• Imperial Japan history
• Military & postal history
• Early 20th-century photographic ephemera
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