Fakes: quality (slowly and not expertly) is on the raise

[JapanX]

Reeeeeeaaaaaaaal enthusiast worked this piece

[JapanX]

New look

[hc8604]

Oh wow... I assume silver or silver-like metal plated. Getting closer, but the enamel and other mistakes are horrible.

[JapanX]

At least they got rid of these rediculously looking "seals"

[utopis]

Now they have done it. They just couldn't stop fiddling around with those Paulownias. Now they have created the greatest abomination of them all.

I present to you the Paul-Chrysanth-ownia

http://page16.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/u68718345

[JapanX]

Dude, you are so laaaaaaaaazy

[utopis]

Dude, you are so laaaaaaaaazy

Well, I know you're going to do it for me

[utopis]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Order-Rising-Sun-Grand-Cross-Star-Medal-Pin-Military-Award-Japan-/291230250199?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43ceacf4d7

sacred paulownian treasure?

[JapanX]

Could be some kind unofficial award (corporate or from some society)

[JapanX]

Like this one

[utopis]

Could be some kind unofficial award (corporate or from some society)

yep I think so too

[JapanX]

Consensus!