Japanese Trio of medals

[notned]

Hello Gents,

These have come to my attention.

Three japanese medals and their ribbon bar.

Now can someone tell me what they are? and how much they be worth??

Thanking you kindly!

Regards

Paul

[JBFloyd]

1. 2600th National Anniversary Commemorative Medal

2. Showa Enthronement Commemorative Medal

3. Order of the Sacred Treasure, eighth class

[Dave Danner]

The ribbon bar is upside-down; the medals are in reverse order.

They are :

1. Order of the Sacred Treasure, probably 8th class (unless gilt, in which case 7th)

2. Showa Enthronement Medal

3. 2600th Anniversary Commemorative Medal

Emperor Hirohito (Showa was his reign name) was enthroned in 1928. The 2600th anniversary of Japan was celebrated in November 1940.

The Order of the Sacred Treasure is unique among Japanese medals in being on a tri-fold ribbon.

[Ed_Haynes]

Dave beat me to it. A nice group, as I assume it to be.

[Dave Danner]

Jeff beat me, too, but I threw in some extra detail.

So we know the what, but what about the who/why?

I don't know much about the criteria for various awards, but I would guess that this is a group to a lower-ranking civil servant (teacher, postman, clerk, etc.), with the two service medals giving us a rough timeframe (1920s-1940s). Would the Sacred Treasure be effectively a reward for long service, like a Prussian Allgemeines Ehrenzeichen or a Red Eagle?

[Ed_Haynes]

That's right, Jeff got in first on us both. What else is new.

I'd guess along with with your guesses. The low levels of Sacred Tresure were pretty much long service good-guy awards, as I understand them. Your scenario for the group works for me. A nice group, though so many prefer men in uniform over nice civilian groups.

Edited October 6, 2005 by Ed_Haynes

[notned]

Hi Gents,

Thanks for the info, So its a civvie group?...well i'm not that keen on it then, but if any members want it, i can see about purchasing it for them.

What should i pay?

thanks again!

Cheers,

Paul.