Relic Buffs,
Below are photographs sent in of relics and militaria found or purchased from the island
of Okinawa Japan. Many of the objects were found in the past when relic hunting was
relatively easy to do and great collections were amassed. However, still today in a few
remote farmers’ fields or steep jungle hillsides the chance of finding history does exist.
Enjoy!
Click on blue bordered photos for larger view
Top row of Relics Added 23 Jan 09
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Little Preston modeling a dug WW2 Marine Helmet stablized for wear. Brenchley Collection |  | Helmet was dug by the Major on Wana ridge right off of the main trail. Brenchley Collection |  | A find this rare needs dedicated TLC to stabilize the oxidation and preserve the relic. Just think if the relic could tell it's story. Brenchley Collection |  |
 | China bowl and plate from Admiral Ota's headquarters complex - Oroku Okinawa Bruce's Collection | 
| Japanese bayonet and frog. Battlefield pick-up Okinawa Photo at left supposely shows this Bayonet in dead Japanese soldier. Private Collection | 
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Japanese Canteen Note: angle of trajectory Found: Mabuni Stryker Collection |  | Japanese Canteen Note: angle of trajectory Found: Mabuni Stryker Collection |  | Japanese Canteen Note: Shrapnel impact Found: Southern Okinawa Stryker Collection |  |
 | Various Japanese medical bottles Private Collection Okinawa |  | Japanese Dog tags recovered from the ground Private Collection Okinawa |  | Medical supply's from Japanese Hospital cave Private Collection Okinawa |
Cave dug personal timepieces and compass's Author's collection |  | Naval buckle display, Found Naval HQ cave Oroku. Davenport collection |  | Japanese 75 mm light arty rounds that did not shrapnel as expected after impact. Private collection |  |
 | Kuniyoshi-san and Sato-san photograph a private collection in Okinawa |  | Farm/Cave found Japanese long arms Private Collection Okinawa |  | View of the private museam Private Collection Okinawa |
Battle of Okinawa Arisaka kill marked rifle. Marine Armour Veteran's bring back item. Author's collection |  | The sword was bought from Antique dealer on Okinawa and then traded to me circa. 2004 Davenport collection |  | Handle of Japanese Naval Officers sword recovered after the battle from Oroku Davenport collection |  |
 | Remains of the Battle of Okinawa. Private Collection Okinawa |  | Long Rifles and Japanese Swords. Private Collection Okinawa |  | Long Rifles and Japanese Swords. Private Collection Okinawa |
Heavy machine gun and long arms. Private Collection Okinawa |  | Japanese Gas Masks Private Collection Okinawa |  | Helmets, canteens, and De-milled pieces. Private Collection Okinawa |  |
 | Farmer found circa 2007 BAR Private Collection Okinawa |  | Farmer found circa 2007 Long arms Private Collection Okinawa |  | Farmer found circa 2007 Ceramic anti-personal mine Private Collection Okinawa |
| Japanese found pistols -Okinawa Private Collection Okinawa |  | | 
| Medical supplies Private Collection Okinawa |  |