Stamp of KIA Japanese Officer

[Fixbayonets!]

I found this in a scrapbook kept by a soldier serving with the 988th Signal Service Battalion in the CBI theater.  It appears a stamp was found on or near a KIA Japanese Officer, the stamp was applied to a piece of paper and taped inside his scrapbook.  I have no idea what the stamp signifies, perhaps someone here might know?.  Although it is not much, I  thought it was interesting enough & out of the norm for a bring back.  Thanks for checking it out!

[Eric Queen]

It is what is called a Hanko or Inkan. It is an official stamp used by the Japanese instead of a hand written signature. 

 

The characters represent the persons surname. This one is Mitsuwa 三輪

 

Unfortunately the stamp is upside down. 

[Fixbayonets!]

Thanks for the info, very much appreciated!

[Brian Keith]

Here is a Hanko or Inkan that was brought back from the Philippians from WW II.

BKW

[268th C.A.]

Spell check is worthless Philippines, Philippian's is a chapter in our Bible. LOL 

I do it all the time....Smiling 

[Fixbayonets!]

Thanks for posting the Hanko, cool to see what it looks like!

[Brian Keith]

I had just "rediscovered this a few days ago, so it was a good fit!

BKW

[Eric Queen]

Brian, the surname on your Hanko is Aoki. 青木

[Brian Keith]

thanks so much Eric!

BKW