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Lot # 1051: 1944 Flag Raising Over Kwajalein, "American Soldiers Capture Japanese Island"

Category: Military/Political

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 9 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed

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Item was in Auction "May Collectors Auction 2025",
which ran from 5/12/2025 2:00 PM to
5/31/2025 8:00 PM



1944 Vintage photograph of American soldiers raising Old Glory over the island of Kwajalein after taking it from the Japanese. A powerful WWII image we have never seen offered before, the photo presents nice with some handling wear from editorial use. Issued by the Associated Press and stamped on the back with a small newspaper caption as well.

Size: 5.75x7.25
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 3/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 8/10

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