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    Small Japanese Collection


    azyeoman

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    You're welcome. They're not pristine as some like to collect; especially in Japanese medals, but they were worn and if only they could talk... ; )

    Azyeoman:

    I'll take a group of medals that were worn by the recipient over mint specimens any day.

    Your medal collection is top notch in my opinion, well done.

    I hope there is more to come and if so please let us see them.

    Nick:

    My eyes are not good enough to see close detail on the Golden Kite. Do you think this is an early issue, maybe Meiji or Tashio period? It looks early to me but I can't be sure from my computer screen.

    Regards

    Brian

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    The Meiji era was from September 1868 through July 1912, so this is most likely a Russo-Japanese War award. Would you agree?
    The probability is pretty high ;)

    But if this kite was issued for Tsingtao bases or Siberia expedition (which is possible) then this is even more interesting ...

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    Thanks for posting these Azyeoman.

    We don't get to see Japanese medal bars very often. Most Japanese decorations are, like Brian said, in cases and look as though they were never worn. Yours really tell the story of the individual.

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    Thanks for posting these Azyeoman.

    We don't get to see Japanese medal bars very often. Most Japanese decorations are, like Brian said, in cases and look as though they were never worn. Yours really tell the story of the individual.

    Thank you. I have to admit that I prefer something that was actually in the hands of the man who earned it. It's more exciting to me and seems more like a true piece of history. I'm glad to see others agree.

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