Hohan Soken Signed Vintage 1971-1972 Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate Certificates
$ 211.2
Description
Hohan Soken Signed Vintage 1971-1972 Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate Certificates . Also included is an original matching embroidered organizational patch featuring Grandmaster Soken's likeness. Certificate 1 (5 Kyu Grade): Dated December 6, 1971. Certificate 2 (4 Kyu Grade): Dated August 7, 1972. Up for sale is a rare, historically significant lot of vintage Okinawan Karate memorabilia from the Okinawa Shorinryu Matsumura Orthodox Karate-Do headquarters. This lot includes two original promotion certificates issued to Margaret Stockton, featuring the authentic signatures of legendary Supreme Master Hohan Soken and Master Fusei Kise. Also included is an original matching embroidered organizational patch featuring Grandmaster Soken's likeness. What’s Included: Certificate 1 (5 Kyu Grade): Dated December 6, 1971. Hand-signed by Supreme Master Hohan Soken and Instructor Fusei Kise. Features traditional red ink stamps/hanko. Certificate 2 (4 Kyu Grade): Dated August 7, 1972. Hand-signed by Supreme Master Hohan Soken, Instructor Fusei Kise, and Instructor Yuichi Kuda. Features prominent traditional hanko stamps. Vintage Embroidered Patch: Authentic "Okinawa Shorinryu Matsumura Orthodox Karatedo" patch featuring a portrait of Grandmaster Hohan Soken. Item Specifications Organization: Okinawa Shorinryu Matsumura Orthodox Karate-Do Signatures: Hohan Soken (Supreme Master), Fusei Kise (Instructor), Yuichi Kuda (Instructor) Era: Early 1970s (1971 & 1972) Dimensions: Approximately 15" x 10.5" each Country of Origin: Okinawa, Japan Condition Report These pieces are in good vintage condition given their 50+ year age, with beautiful, vibrant red stamps and crisp signatures. Please note the following specific condition details (also shown in close-up photos): One certificate has a tear along one corner edge. The same certificate features a soft fold/crease on the opposite corner. Minor natural paper aging/toning consistent with vintage ephemera. The patch is in excellent, unused condition. Please review all high-resolution photos closely to assess the exact aesthetic condition before purchasing. These items will be shipped flat and securely packaged to prevent any bending in transit.
