Claudius

Regarding the photos I provided, can any give me an overall idea what is presented on each page? name/ rank dates of service service destination/ activities I would just like to line up the information known about Mr. Nishimura, with the page the information is found. thank you

Thank you Tracy! I thought this painted medal was odd. But odd in a “if you were familiar with these unique practices you would know that this occurs when…”

Hello; When I bought this medal I thought the green tinge was simple verdigris, however on close examination I see that it is the remains of a green paint. Has anyone seen this before on Japanese medals? WHY did they paint this medal green? Should I carefully remove it? Or was this a period application?

Hello Chris, It does appear like that! 😆. But there might be some German related Tsingtao items that I don’t own. 😆 I thought it was a wonderful document considering that it was carried by the soldier throughout the siege.

Thank you Tracy for this link! There is some great information here!

Hello; I wanted to share my newest acquisition. It was the first one I have ever saw for a Japanese soldier who was at the siege of Tsingtau. An early translation: Paybook/ID to Private 1st class Tokuji Nishimura 18th Division, 18th Transport Battalion Departed Nagasaki on September 13th, 1914 (third year of Taisho) Landed at Longkou, China on September 17th Participated in the Siege of Tsingtau from October 29th to November 7th. Returned to Japan (Nagasaki?) on December 7th. Received the Emperor’s imperial edict of reward (encouragement). any comments or clarifications are welcome.

I guess it must be a copy. I would feel better knowing it is a copy, considering where in the basement tavern I found it.

Somewhere, I have another image of the same gentleman, but with only 5 medals, although that image was taken in 1905, or just a bit later, but in significantly worse quality, which also features a gentleman who is also on the above photo (without medals), but this time with a hefty bar! perhaps just too lazy to wear it for the photo then! and it looks like this poor guy got a cannonball to the face. 😮 is there a reason you blotted out his face? Are you protecting his identity if he’s spotted in public?

I maybe in the minority here, but I don’t like the Austrian award in the third position after the KVK w/o S. Even in the era of the post Anschluss. Also the combined devices on the first Bulgarian ribbon. They look miss matched. Lastly, hit the whole thing with a black light and look at those threads.

I would like to thank Saxcob and Augustin1813 who identified this gentleman and his award. if I ever return to this tavern, I will have to contact management/ownership. They can add a brass plaque below and return this gentleman from the unknown. or maybe I’ll email them. (It’s not ideal. I’m likely to get a “that’s nice. Thank you for letting us know” response.

Hello; I saw painting from a basement tavern in Savannah, GA. Can anyone identify this award? Can this gentleman be identified?

This is OUTSTANDING! Thank you Dave for the information and the photo with link.

Hello; Did someone(s) put together an Award Roll for the Wurttemburg Friedrich Order? I'm looking at Lt.d.R. Oskar Sigg. I know he received the Friedrich Order 2nd Class w/swords on October 27, 1916, but I don't know of any other awards. Thank you, Claudius

Is this combination unique enough to narrow it down to one gent? I need the medal rolls gnomes to identify this pre-WWI, non-combatant gentleman (doctor?) EK2 1870 NC PRAO PKO4 KDM NC(steel) 1870 w/3 bars KDM 1866 Kaiser Centenary Brunswick Order of Henry the Lion Oldenburg -Honor Cross 1K (Gold) Thank you in advance, Claudius