Vintage Japanese Fire Department Group Photograph

This is an original vintage Showa Era sepia tone group photograph of the 1938 Gifu City Fire Department. They wear black uniforms with the higher ranking officials at the front decorated with medals (likely military veterans), and the rest at the back wearing the working uniform with a happi (short coat). There are names on the back with ranks written. 

• Sepia tone photograph
• Paper
• C1938
• Item weight: 10 grams
• Packed weight: 150 grams
• Approx. 15 cm wide x 11 cm tall
• Fair condition considering age. Stains and scratches/wear. Fading. Creases. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
• Acquired from the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan.

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