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This is an Enlistment Commemoration Album owned by Noda Asao of the 10th Company of the 3rd Infantry Regiment of the Imperial Guard. The 3rd Guard Regiment was part of the 2nd Guards Brigade. In 1940 it was deployed to Shanghai and then Hainan Island…

Translation of German from the back of the card:
"the mayor as the district police authority in Krefeld-Uerdingen a. Rh. (long distance call 28511)
Summons In order to regulate your military status, you presented yourself in front of the military…

It has 1946 written on the front along with "Newton nr. Preston/Lancs. England" It is unclear if this was the place where the card was received or where it was sent from. The card says "Merry Christmas" in German along with the image of a pine tree…

English translation of leaflet text:

"To the Italians of East Africa

Wishing to avoid unnecessary bloodshed, we invite you to lower your weapons.

You are now entirely isolated.

Your ships in Kismayo and Mogadishu have been taken.
You…

English translation of leaflet text:

"Warning!

Your retreat continues south from Asmara to Tigray.

The war is over, but your commanders, always ready to sacrifice you and your families, pretend to maintain the resistance.

We therefore…