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Lot # 1179: 1945 "Japanese Soldier Surrenders on Iwo Jima", Shameful Act of Lone Survivor

Category: Military/Political

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 3 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "February Premier Auction 2018",
which ran from 2/24/2018 12:00 PM to
3/10/2018 8:00 PM



In the Japanese warrior-culture of WWII, it was not acceptable to surrender. It was a glorious honor to die in battle and join your ancestors, making this image of a surrendering Japanese soldier on Iwo Jima extremely rare. Issued by the Associated Press and stamped on the back, even the paper caption notes the rarity of the occasion!

Size: 7x9
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 10/10

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