Midget Submarine Souvenir Tag (Japan)

Torn certificate of authenticity tied to small L-shaped piece of metal from one of the midget submarines that was sunk in Sydney Harbour Sunday May 31st 1942. Printed in blue, the text reads: 'A Guaranteed Souvenir from the Japanese Midget Submarine Sunk in Sydney Harbour, Sunday, May 31st, 1942. Proceeds to R.A.N. Relief Fund and King George's Fund For Sailors. July 30, 1942.'

Following the salvage of the two Japanese midget submarines from Sydney Harbour after the attack of 31 May 1942, many internal components were cut into souvenir sized objects and sold to raise funds for the RAN Relief Fund and King George's Fund for Sailors.