History Mystery Unboxing | American Artifact Episode 127

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[@grin1972]

The sheet of paper with Japanese inscriptions is upside down. The translation is: Hishi Tamahiko Okami then there is: Kami, temple of Tama Kushi Ohiko-jinja. Maybe it's some kind of prayer card or something that was supposed to bring good luck, some form of talisman. I'm just guessing. To be honest, I have some problems with translating this text accurately, but I'm working on it. I will try to confirm this text with a friend from Japan. Slight correction, This appears to be Omamori (protection amulet). The writing on the right is the name of the kami (deity). 大 = Ō (honorific term) 神 = kami (Shinto term for deity). I’m sorry, I don’t know the correct pronunciation of the previous characters (name of the deity). On the left is the name of the shrine (jinja) (the kanji for the kami’s name are repeated). 神社 = jinja/shrine. 御守　= O mamori (O = honorific term. Mamori = to protect). The red stamp would be the seal of the shrine. I hope that I was able to be helpful in some way in translating this card. I contacted a friend and he basically confirmed what I wrote earlier. Some characters are difficult to translate.

[@RAKKAR7]

Awesome! Thank you for your hard work!!

[@grin1972]

@@RAKKAR7 No problem, I try my best. But I'm still not 100% sure of the translation.

[@WhiskyJack-]

@@grin1972 I think you are mostly correct! jinja means Shrine and I believe this is a prayer to a Female (Okami) who is enshrined at Tama-Kushi Ohiko Shrine. This falls inline with a Japanese fairytail that dates to 1905. This would be something given by a woman who was waiting for his return as they were to be married.

[@WhiskyJack-]

My Uncle was a veteran who fought on Okinawa. He never spoke much about his experience to anyone until I received orders to MCAS Futenma in the late 80's. Before I left, he asked me to come spend a day with him. I arrived at 10:00am, and he took me into his den, closed and locked the door. He had a wood box in the center of the room, he told me to pry it open for him, that he had not openned it since he nailed it in 1946 when he left Okinawa. The items inside each had a story, and the area where that story happened. Servicemen don't collect artifacts to prove we won the war, they collect artifacts because of a story connected to the artifact. Sometimes, those stories are are so extreme that it is hard to believe, the artifact is just a way to show that evil in this world exists, and men fought against that evil. I understood this much more after my own experiences after Desert Storm and 9/11. My Uncle asked me to return many items to Okinawa, which I can proudly say are mostly on display in the Museum at the former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters where the majority of the artifacts were collected.

[@jimmyhorton8297]

Thought about this channel today as I was walking through Abraham Lincoln’s Springfield Illinois home, and later paying my respects at his tomb. If you haven’t been to the Lincoln presidential library and museum in Springfield, I can very highly recommend it.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👍🏻

[@Chiller11]

I had not heard of Hawaiian bills as a contingency in case Hawaii was captured by the Japanese. Just one of those things that reminds you of the uncertainty of the outcome of the war felt by those living through it at the time. I see a number of sources insisting the Axis Powers were always destined to lose the war. Its little things like the Hawaiian bills that remind us that in 1941 the outcome was not at all certain to those experiencing that global conflict.

[@robertdacquisto6871]

Great point, in 1941 there was so much going on in the war. Between Germany and Japan it must have been very scary, at that time victory for the Allies was definitely not a certainty.

[@astaboy]

I always get that "Christmas Morning" feeing whenever I watch one of these Unboxing episodes.

[@sportcardcollector9599]

Great video guy's thanks for sharing my father served in the Navy USS Galveston Thank you all that served our great country 🇺🇲

[@judygrandstrand9784]

I have purchased several Civil War items from the museum and have always been so pleased with how carefully they are handled.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👍🏻

[@harryfaber]

Unboxing and opening stuff can be very 'interesting'. Years ago, I was stewarding at an exhibition for RAF Hornchurch. A man approached me with a carrier bag and said 'is that right you like war stuff' and handed me the bag which was heavy. In it was a shell. We evacuated the building, police and army arrived, the shell was examined and proved to have been made safe. It was a WW1 French 75mm, and the army explained that a live one would have ruined our weekend.

[@Spacebanana-im5qt]

It wouldn't have ruined your weekend. You guys would have had a blast! 😁

[@Spacebanana-im5qt]

I always learn something on your channel. I never heard of the Hawaii bill thing. Makes a lot of sense though for the Treasury could do that if needed. Thanks JD. I love your content. 😎

[@tinaclarke9519]

Im excited 😊this is my first time watching you opening up the boxes of whatever maybe in side of each box. I too am a civil war history buff. Along with the Revolutionary War.

[@lloydgoldston3620]

The Aotake blueish green metallic paint is clearly present and only used on Japanese aircraft. Their version of zinc chromate anticorrosive paint on the interior of their aircraft. The red piece being from the Hinomaru red sun on all Japanese aircraft. Amazing items from a Kamikaze aircraft that hit its target. Incredible! Thank you Erik for having integrity and clearly defining those standards and code of conduct for the museum. Can’t wait to visit!

[@cyndiebill6631]

Love unboxing days. It’s fun and very interesting what comes out of the boxes. ❤️👍

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@Gitarzan66]

I love the Navy stuff. My dad was a Navy Corpsman also present during Leyte. I have all his uniforms and a box of photos he took during Philippine liberation. There is one of a Japanese plane sticking nose down into a pile of rubble where it crashed. A whole shoebox full of pics of the destruction in Manila. I also have the Kodak camera he took the pics with. A real treasure. I just wish I could have talked to him about the photos. I have a Yard pic of his Navy unit in 1938 in San Diego. It was the Navy Brig Detention unit. He was a prison guard lol. He was the guidon bearer and is holding it in the pic. I also have the Guidon itself. Coolest thing I have by far.

[@terryeustice5399]

Mr. Erik Dorr a wonderful treasure of goods. From WW2. Those things gathered from kamikaze planes. We’re just awesome. I had my grandfather’s 48 star flag he carried in WW1. Need to locate it. I also have His uniform. He was in the Corp. of Engineering in WW1 . At some point I’m considering donating to your Museum. JD does a great job on his channel. Promoting you and your work in preserving these Artifacts. Thank you for sharing! 💯❤️👍

[@jonorr7984]

That was awesome! Love the unboxing! Great stuff there! Thank you

[@frankmarullo228]

Good video JD. love unboxing videos. History is where its at ! I hate todays things but love older history. THANK YOU FRANK FROM MONTANA......

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@danferrell674]

No wonder this is a fan favorite, very interesting. Learned about gold seal money and what RAD means, once I looked it up. I have sent images of war souvenirs my dad brought back to the museum but they weren't unique enough for him to take. Even though it yas a SS Dagger and Nazi flag. Thanks you two band of brothers!

[@Wreckdiver59]

I don't ever want to open another box without using a Fallschirmjäger knife 😅 Don't sell yourself short Erik, those COAs have your reputation behind them and that's something that can be trusted 👍

[@cleverusername9369]

I prefer my trusty Kabar

[@thornie123]

So many of those work books. Makes you wonder how many other German items from the war are so plentiful, but made to seem super rare by sellers online.

[@theOldApple556]

Gotta love the friendship windmills

[@paulgrogan8032]

As a Navy veteran, I can tell you that while underway in the Pacific it would be extremely rare for a sailor to wear his wool crackerjack's i.e. the uniform shown. Except for manning the rail on departure/arrival we generally wore our summer white crackerjacks. Thank you for representing our magnificent Naval history in addition to "ALL" your great work👍⚓️

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@rebekahmcilwee4311]

Went to the museum yesterday and loved it!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@MrEaglesfan40]

I like the unboxing videos, get to see the items for the first time very cool

[@woutroefs]

Its said Tian sat up and went to Hiko Shrine to guard on that note

[@samuelschick8813]

I spent 2 years on the battleship Missouri as a 16 inch GMG back in the 1980's aft turret, center gun. Down on one of the projectile decks a GMG back in WW2 dropped his brass battleship Missouri lighter and it fell between the decks rings, still there to this day. One one of the spare parts we had was a metal tag that listed the ship it was for. It said U.S.S. Kentucky BB 66. Still have that tag somewhere in the house.

[@itsamaggooful]

JD & Erik, anoth great video. Those artifacts are so interesting. Very cool!

[@phillipwatson810]

I was wondering if you are interested in the cold war history? Around Tucson, Arizona there was 17 Titan II Missile sites. There is only one left, it is now a Museum. If you find yourself in the Southwest check it out.

[@pauldouglas3084]

Really enjoyed the video mate can't wait for the next one

[@karenb4871]

Thank you for sharing the opening of the boxes.

[@camdodge9891]

Hello JD Great video awesome job thanks for filming and greetings from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@docsanchez6901]

Thanks so much for showing this unboxing, and for showing some Navy gear! Shiver me timbers

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👍🏻

[@MrEaglesfan40]

What’s up JD haven’t been able to catch You tube in a week, Im happy to get caught up on your videos 😊

[@paultaylor8552]

Unboxing is fun, I love it when we get donations at MAGI from veterans. The contents tell a story about their service. PT 1SG ASG

[@deehentz7142]

Thank you Erik & JD for an excellent episode. I always think of our soldier who handled the item/s unboxed. Did he or she manage to have a normal life, what did they do in life after repatriation. And of course you think of the individual that carried these items.

[@usnusmcret]

My Dad was on the USS DuPage APA-41. His ship was hit by a Kamikaze on 15 January, 1945, in Lingayen Gulf, Philippines.

[@1psychofan]

This is great! I love the unboxing videos!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you like them!

[@1psychofan]

@@TheHistoryUnderground I really do! There’s something really cool about opening boxes! 😂😂😂

[@Schmittyapolis]

love the unboxing videos!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you like them!

[@rayfriend7450]

The unboxing videos are some of my favorites. I see that another You Tube historian of some note, has just recently done an unboxing. You should be flattered that others are taking note of your success. A suggestion. A short video of how you and Eric formed this unique association would be greatly appreciated and informative.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Somebody sent that other unboxing video to me. 😅

[@wildcolonialman]

Fabulous.

[@user-dm8cy2cp2b]

***** Great unboxing.

[@docsanchez6901]

Thanks!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Wow! Thank you!

[@MrWhitelightning73]

Great video

[@cosmodog4845]

Great content thanks.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks for watching!

[@bobcalderon2534]

Someday l really want see this wonderful museum 😊

[@fredmelchiorre9444]

JD where do you get the background music from, especially, on the Gettysburg episodes?

[@kennethreese4659]

Good unboxing. Interesting stuff. I do unboxing videos myself. I'll have another one coming out later this week.

[@VannMcDuffie]

So cool! Is everything original from the package!?

[@TheRagratus]

I know where the only existing Type IXC U Boat is..... The U-505. In Chicago at The Museum of Science and Industry. I've seen it at least 20 times as I grew up in Chicago.

[@AppealToHeaven]

What was that knife called that he used to open the box?

[@mikegruschow3845]

My uncle is creditted with capturing Dr. Ley.

[@tomwarner2468]

Jd's shirt looks like a referees jersey!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

😂

[@ClancyWoodard-yw6tg]

What group did the blue arm band belong to

[@MrBradleyDavid]

Erik, are you selling any of those paratrooper knives? I need one! AATW! I have a couple Scouts who could fold that flag proper.

[@MrBradleyDavid]

Dang! You have had FallschirmjÃger knifes, but I’ve missed them.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

He gets them in from time to time. Best to check in on the website often to catch one when it comes up.

[@Kapdad]

How much for AH documents

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Honestly, it depends on the document and the date. I’d check into the website regularly to see what’s available.

[@robertcloonan7506]

Watching Eric handle that knife to open boxes you might be doing a “final” episode from the Gettysburg Museum of History.

[@docsanchez6901]

Shakey Jake

[@toddreel2639]

Use google translate on you phone, comes in handy

[@unclerudy9797]

Great Stuff Guys ! Wonderful Finds ! Keep 'Em Coming ! Best to All ! Rudy @GRNY

[@A.J.K87]

Yesterday (may 4) was remembrance day in the Netherlands and today (may 5) is liberation day on which we celebrate our liberation from nazi tyranny. Around this time it is always brought to our attention what the nazis did to our country and the world and how we must never again let that kind of hate prevail. It will always seem wild to me how popular any items with a swastika are with collectors. Over here the most prevailing thought is that that stuff belongs in a museum where it can be put into historical context. Symbols of hate are not novelty items. But that is just my opinion I guess.

[@roberthudson1959]

I fail to see the logic behind videos of merchandise that is no longer available, particularly since the video is often the notification that the item is available.

[@johnvoorhees7881]

Ummmm, why hide the price tags?

[@miscyoutuber]

Love you guys and what you're doing, but your DAF and Arbeitsbuch are way overpriced. $25 tops for the arbeitsbuch and maybe $25 to $40 for the DAF books. Both of these types can be bought in Germany by the hundreds for about a buck each.

[@cleverusername9369]

I'm slightly annoyed that the flag was not folded properly

[@On-Our-Radar-24News]

Love how Erik wont show the price tags of the things he buys to cover up how much he marks up the price to sell to customers. What's wrong Erik? Dont want us to see you 200% upcharge?

[@palerider964]

It's a shame you went pc on us and wouldn't say "jap," instead of japanese. Sad.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

KZbin will kill it. That exact thing has happened to us before when reading a historic document. It's ridiculous, but it is what it is. Between the two, I'd prefer that more people be able to see the video and get exposed to the history.