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the medal and the mintmark

...case and medal wrap paper

Gents, Today, I’d like to share my latest acquisition with you. My shortly arrived set of “Japanese Capital Rehabilitation Commemoration medal”, incl. the medal itself, the case and the medal wrapping paper. In my opinion, a nice catch with the Osaka Mint "M" hallmark on top of the knob. Now, I’m looking for the award document to complete this set Any offers are welcome BR, Chris

Pieter, Due to my PhD, I got often in touch with Kato. Would you mind to share your treasures/his decorations and documents? Thanks in advance and br, Chris

No, unfortuntely, I'm just dreamful...! Maybe better luck next time. Who knows, if this item will show up again...?

Hi Gents, Nice item - cased "Crown Prince Voyage to Korea Commemorative Medal"! Did somebody watched this auction? Maybe the winner is here and like to share better pictures? ...BTW, "nice" investment for 280k JPY. BR, Chris

Sure, it's always a risk to be disappointed as seller - or be a lucky guy. It depends on, which guys are looking for what item. For example, I sold some an Imperial German award a second time. First time, starting price 150 Euro - no bidders. Three weeks later, same item, sold for 500 Euro Nice extra money for wife's Christmas present

I wouldn't mind to use a replaced ribbon

Not for $1,400

Ah, the "Spanish" Medal... So, my guess was right about the replaced ribbon... BR, Chris

...but not with a starting price (compare) $4,500

http://page6.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f110662833 Seems like there are no big spenders outside?

in tranquillitate vis...

Ah, don't worry! I would be take no. 1 and no. 3 from you

Well, it's not a question of (mis-)trusting. But talking about a repaired one could have a big effect on any price negotiation. That's not to be sneezed at, isn't it? PS: Thanks for your reminder. In your case, I would maken an exeception with my principle and would start step by step: 1. the medal, 2. the case, 3. the award documen t

Nick, What do you think about the medal, which you posted in #46/#47? Any repaired medal? Have a look at the suspension. Looks like some (old?) tin-"marks"... BR, Chris

Well, I guess it's always a question of supply and demand! The market calls for items - somebody satisfy their demand...!

@ Fukuoka: Thanks a lot! Can you recommend any kanji lexicon for (Japanese) family names? Nelson and/or Hadamitzky lexica are not working well engough. And even my old kougo jiten doesn't help me a lot then it comes to names... BR, Chris

That would mean, no production / minting of any above mentioned medals in Taisho area? Even not for memento reasons in the (let's say) 1920s? BR, Chris

Thanks for posting the images, Nick! Talking about the name, as of now, I have several options: 1. URUSHIYAMA Akira 2. URUSHITANI or CHILGOK (Korean name) 3. URUSHI Aki In this context, any recommendation for any good kanji lexicon, which is (only) refering to Japanese names? BR from not so desperate Chris

Splendid, Nick! This brings up the next question (I'd like to refer back to my questions posted in #110): Is there any chance to date or refer to any epoch each of the above summarised three types? Or are they all within the Meiji-area? I guess, to answer this question, it is necessary to know further background. E.g. Was it worth it to produce" several types" for manageable number of recipients? Until when was the Imperial Constitution Promulgation Medal awarded...? Etc. BR, Chris

My dearest Moscow friend! I am just a simple historian - not an engineer nor computer crack! BR, Chris

No ideas / confirmation regarding the recipients name? I'm counting on our Japanese native speaking colleagues here

Thanks! It was reall a bargain and a big piece of luck, to get this set...