Sgt_Rock_EasyCo Posted July 20, 2017 Share #1 Posted July 20, 2017 Folks,I got this from an estate of SSG Crowder and have been attempting to dive into it's rarity and value. I've been told it's a Katakan language, Azmatype 1921-29 typewriter. What I haven't located is very many picture examples of one, a value to sell/trade or possibly if these were used to translate or cipher primarily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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willysmb44 Posted July 24, 2017 Share #4 Posted July 24, 2017 You're better off dealing with a typewriter collector to determine value, I'd think. Neat typewriter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt_Rock_EasyCo Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted July 25, 2017 You're correct!I checked with experts and this typewriter is a period piece; which means that the Japanese used language on old typewriters that relayed "incidents" whereas this typewriter is keyed for "decisive battle". Word is, it may have been adapted for post 1941 and most likely relating to the later WWII period. The language is much like the Kamikaze's of the Okinawa period.Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCapturephotos Posted July 31, 2017 Share #6 Posted July 31, 2017 Wow. What an unusual bring back piece. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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