DavidS
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Old and not-so-old together. The latter was awarded in 1968 to Yamamoto Sachio for diligence in public work.
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and a 4th class medal
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First Class Medal 善 charity 紀念章 commemorative medal
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Merit Medal 功 Merit 博濟慈善協會 Bo Ji Charitable Society
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Here are three medals from Manchukuo's official charity organisation. First, a composite picture
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Another Manchukuo gem 大滿洲帝國 - Great Manchuria Empire 國防組女會 - National Defence Group for Women
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and here is that very badge
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lastly, the 8th (alas, no case for this one)
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6th Year. Notice the silver mark &, although the box is in poor condition, it would suggest it's been well worn
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As requested by Nick, here are my Years 6,7,8 badges. Composite photo first
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and an original case without a medal
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Here is our 1887 Merit Medal (Yellow Ribbon) in its original case - see detailed photos of old style unrecessed case, fastening, hook/eye stitching.
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I'll add my congratulations to you, Gavin. A 1st class book - readable and knowledgeable text, lots of really good pictures and great list of references. You deserve a medal for scholarship! best wishes David
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member's badge (cf #33/34) without kanji on reverse
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Our Greater Japan Airplane Womens Association Badge
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By special request, here are the scans - medal + title
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check out page 120, item 1140 in the "Illustrated Collection of Badges in the Chinese People's Revolutionary Military Museum" ISBN 7-80603-104-09
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and here it is with its new family
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Just the usual Scottish habit of understatement! ;)
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We think this one's quite good! closeups to follow
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Another example (no case)
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How do you like this one? Note Chinese-style double dragons and Manchukuo orchid on the obverse. Then "Manchukuo" inside case lid
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Regular Membership Badge came with box and pin. Box very worn, kanji can still be read (just) as 章員會正
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員會別特 Special membership 國中 Chinese 會字十紅 Red Cross 員會正 Regular Membership
