Copper Tag? Attached to Japanese Belt

[Otter42]

Would someone translate the writing on the tag attached to belt? Has writing front and back. Thanks Ken

 

[Eric Queen]

 

 

The mans name was Miyasaka 宮坂  (surname) Yoshitaka 芳孝 (given name)

 

The other side is a patriotic slogan Zanchuuhoukoku 盡忠報国 Upmost Loyalty to Country

[Otter42]

Thanks so very much! 

[Otter42]

Is this an enlisted or officers belt?

[Otter42]

Found an old auction for items listed with this man's same name. Unfortunately I can't view the details. Anyone else able to open the details? Thanks for any help.

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/55868578_3-senninbari-with-photographs

[Otter42]

[Otter42]

But maybe this a common name in Japan. 

[shemp h.]

Hi Ken I hope you had a nice Christmas, your belt looks like one of the many different types of military physical training belts for all ranks

 

                        Bill

[Otter42]

Bill, 

So this belt wouldn't had been used in combat? Thanks for you info. Ken

[Eric Queen]

Not that there couldn't be more than one person with that name but the characters are the same. 

 

Sold for $150 in 2017. Sounds kind of cheap for Senninbari x 3 (only one of which is attributed to Miyasaka) 

 

DESCRIPTION

A group of three Senninbari with personal photographs. ++ A very long Senninbari and Senninriki cloth with items inside pockets. Items include: a picture of a woman, an Omamuri from Yasukuni shrine, a dried mushroom. Also having 2 coins sewn onto the Senninbari. Kanji inside shows that this Senninbari were prepared by the Fujin Kei association. 6 5/8" x 102". ++ A Senninbari belonged to Miyasaka Yoshitaka. Includes a picture of Miyasaka on left and younger brother on the right. ++ A Sennibari that belonged to Sato Teruo. Having Buddhist protection scripture and his parents' fingerprints. Left side Kanji reads "Dai Nippon Aomoriken Hirosakishi" (Greater Japan Aomori Prefecture Hirosaki city) and Satou Teruo's name. Photograph is included, possibly Teruo and his father. 42" x 6 1/2".From the Japanese Militaria and Art Collection of John Woodall.

CONDITION

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[Otter42]

Thanks so much Eric,  really appreciate your time and help. Ken 

[shemp h.]

On 12/27/2020 at 10:28 AM, Otter42 said:

Bill, 

So this belt wouldn't had been used in combat? Thanks for you info. Ken

 There were many different types of wide belts worn by officers but what I can see from your one photo I would say no.Here are a few of my belts,the one on top is for an NCO the two bottom belts are for officer, you'll notice the set up for a sword and loops for map case, etc.

 

               Bill

[shemp h.]

Ken I forgot to mention that the six sided hexagon on the bottom belt to to right, is a leather pocket that would probably contain the officers dog tag. Happy New Year

 

           Bill 

[Otter42]

Bill, 

 

Thank you very much for all your help.  Happy new Year

Pray it's better than 2020.

Ken