COMMEMORATIVE POSTCARDS OF THE GREATEST EAST ASIA WAR

"The Fall Of Singapore"

Dickson Niew's Collection.Mint Condition. Obverse.

"The fall of Singapore- the East Asian fortress under the intrusion of the British for a century-was in Showa 15th year, the 2nd month,on the 17th day at 6.40am. In a single file,the British officers of the Malayan Command bearing white flag approached our mighty army to surrender."

"From right: Officer Commanding, Malaya,Lt. Gen. Percival;Chief of General Staff, Brig. Torrance;Staff Officer,Col.Sugita; Interpreter, Ling-zhuan; Chief Administrator of British High Command,Malaya, Maj.Gen.Newbiggin,who is holding the Union Jack; and Capt. Wylde who serves as an interpreter "

Dickson Niew's Collection.Mint Condition. Reverse.

-Illustration and caption by Miyamoto.

Source;Book:The Japanese Occupation Of Malaya (Singapore) And Its Currency. By Wong Hon Sum. (RM210.00)