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YAMASHITA, TOMOYULI

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YAMASHITA, TOMOYULI
(1885 - 1946) Japanese general of World War II, the ""Tiger of Malaysia"" led forces in the capture of Malaya and Singapore and did not surrender until September 2, 1945. Hanged for war crimes. Very rare signature in English: ""T. Yamashita"" on a small slip, likely a portion of his calling card. The signature is affixed to the mount of a 9"" x 12"" b/w period photo of Yamashita in uniform seated at a table. At the lower left corner of the photo is affixed what are purported to be three of Yamashita's service ribbons, including the Order of the Golden Kite, the Order of the Sacred Treasure, and the Order of Chrysanthemum, given to Yamashita during his service in World War II. The ribbons are accompanied by a period typed description of the ribbons, set in a old, simple frame. Very good condition.