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Would be interesting for me, too! Pls keep us up to date! BR, Chris

Absolutely! It’s always good to have a look on the „other side“. BR, Chris

Hi Claudius, Nice item! Are you switching now to the enemy side, because you alredy picked up all German related Tsingtao items? 🤣 BR, Chris

Thanks a lot, Tracy! I highly appreciate your comments! I heard some points, that the red mirror in the centre is less „bright“, but could not verify this comment. BR, Chris

Gents, To complete an estate, I am looking for an Order of Sacred Treasure (4th class, with case), awarded to a foreigner during late Meiji time. Can anybody describe the difference of Meiji-awarded Order of the Treasure compare to a (e.g.) Shôwa example? Any help for finding this cased award would be appreicate! BR, Chris

Hi Tracy, That would be great. Sent you a private message. BR, Chris

No worries 😉 BR, Chris

Hi Tracy, I know this medal from emedals. Actually, above photo is the one we“re talking about. Indeed, award documents are really difficult to get. And since yahoo auction banned European guys, it’s more difficult. BR, Chris

Gents, Does anybody know / have the book "Japanese Military and Civilian Award Documents" by Michael J. Martin (https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Michael-J-Martin/dp/0764352024)? I'm wondering if if it's worth it, and which items will be described. BR, Chris

Does anybody know any award document for sale for this medal? BR, Chris

Gents, Any chance to ID this guy? BR, Chris

hisashi buri desu... What do you guy think about this case? Medals looks polished (?), battle clasp upside down. BR, Chris

„24 years [old] and already retired. H.H.” Unusual text, but who would fake this sentence / engrave it later? BR, Chris

Gents, Sadly said, that this origin showed medal bar received two tranformations: Originally, it had no battle clasp and contained the non-combat medal of “Deutsch Südwest”. Hopefully, the current owner is registered here and see this obvious fraud?! BR, Chris

Thanks a lot! BR, Chris

Hi Tracy! Where? Would love to read the article, too. BR, Chris

...and the battle clasps, too. BR, Chris

This one is already known to the market for a couple of years. I remember it was offered to me four or five years ago. BR, Chris

Still interested to get to know, where is beauty is! BR, Chris

Seltene Ordensspange - 1. WK + Kolonien Gefechtsspange Samoa 1888 Orden | eBay Here is a medal bar, which I assume is related to this Schrägstich Faker. BR, Chris

Gents, Thanks for this interesting developing! Although it didn't answer my question, I found it as a good lesson! I am not sure, if "my" piece shown is a private purchased one or a heavy worn version, while losing the enamel or painting. One Turkish collector mentioned, that this could be a “unofficial” Turkish made version for the daily wear, while the official (enamelled / painted) stayed “at home”. Well, I do basically could hardly believe this comment, as I would expected more pictures / pieces. But on the other hand, I have no counter-argument I guess, it'll stay a mystery… Thanks and regards, Chris

Gents, Does anybody know a “blank” TWM? I have a picture detail of an estate, which was divided a couple of years ago. There was a Gallipoli Star, which has no signs of colouring and / or enamel. Based on this (poor) picture, I cannot see any remaining. So I guess, there was never any other surface as blank. I heard several rumours, that these parts were made for the “daily wear”, as anybody expected to damage any pieces while in wear. I cannot confirm this, nor find any other explanation. Unfortunately, this is the only image I can show. I would appreciate, if anybody has some ideas or thoughts. Thanks and br, Chris

Does anybody know, where this medal bar is now? BR, Chris

Thanks a lot! I knew this sites, but also looking for some books, etc. BR, Chris

Gents, Is there any recommendations about the Japanese Fire Department, such as history, organisation, etc? Thanks in advance and br, Chris