Up for sale is a museum-grade Cold War international diplomatic presentation plaque awarded directly to 3-Star U.S. Navy Vice Admiral James R. Hogg during his tenure as Commander of the U.S. Seventh Fleet. This piece was presented on August 14, 1984, by Lieutenant General Akira Igarashi, the Commanding General of the Northeastern Army (NA) of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF).
The plaque features a highly detailed, textured silver-toned metal silhouette of Hokkaido (the northernmost main island of Japan), emblazoned with the JGSDF command crest and flanked by gold-toned Lieutenant General 3-star insignia.
Given its direct connection to one of Annapolis's most distinguished naval families, this rare artifact is an exceptional piece for military historians, USNA alumni, cold war archivists, or collectors of high-tier naval memorabilia.
Item Specifics & Condition
• Materials: Polished premium solid wood base panel (teak/mahogany) featuring a beautifully integrated fold-out desk stand on the reverse. Fitted with a silver-anodized metal faceplate and an engraved brass dedication presentation plate.
• Dimensions: Plaque panel width measures approximately 7.5 inches (see tape measure photo).
• Overall Condition: Beautiful, crisp estate-found display condition with an incredibly bright luster. As pictured in the macro close-ups, there are minor micro-scratches on the smooth metal faceplate, small natural wood grain dings/edge imperfections, and tiny white flecks/dust from 40+ years of careful storage.
• Presentation Box: Includes its original custom vintage gold-textured, blue velvet-lined presentation carrying case. The case box remains structurally sound with a functional silver-toned shell clasp, showing minor cosmetic shelf wear, minor stains, and loose interior display ribbons consistent with age.
See high-resolution photos for exact micro-condition details.
