Jacob Besser – Enola Gay Radar Specialist – Autographed Japanese Invasion Currency

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Jacob Besser autographed Japanese Invasion Currency ten-dollar note issued by the Japanese government during World War II. The note features tropical imagery and English-language text promising payment by the Japanese government, with ornate engraved designs on both the face and reverse. These notes were circulated throughout occupied territories in the Pacific theater and were rendered valueless following Japan’s surrender in 1945.

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Jacob Besser was an American who served in the United States military during World War II. He belonged to the generation mobilized after the attack on Pearl Harbor, contributing to the Allied war effort during a period of global conflict and rapid military expansion. Following the war, Besser returned to civilian life as part of the millions of veterans who helped shape postwar American society. His service places him among those whose experiences defined the World War II era and its enduring impact on the twentieth century.

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Jacob Besser – Enola Gay Radar Specialist – Autographed Japanese Invasion Currency

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