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Original Japanese military art postcard featuring "Fighting Spirit" (Tōkon / 闘魂) painted by renowned Japanese artist Goro Tsuruta (1890–1969).

The dramatic composition depicts a Japanese soldier advancing cautiously through dense tropical jungle terrain, conveying the determination and tension associated with the Pacific campaigns during World War II.

Issued by the Army Art Association, this postcard represents wartime Japanese military art produced for public distribution during the late 1930s to the end of World War II. The association published numerous works by leading artists to document and promote the experiences of Japanese soldiers.

Item Details

Title: Fighting Spirit (闘魂)

Artist: Goro Tsuruta (鶴田吾郎)

Publisher: Army Art Association

Country: Japan

Date: 1933–1945

Size: Approx. 14 × 9 cm

Original vintage postcard

Condition

Age-related wear, light foxing, minor discoloration, and corner wear.

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