Gensui

...especially the ribbon

Gents, Here are some new pics for the gallery. Maybe the future owner can post better pictures...? BR, Chris

Nice example with aura and charisma! Did somebody tried to clean the suspension and the ribbon or is the ribbon a late replacement? What I'm always confused about is the fact, that ribbons looks "better" compare to the medal itself. BR, Chris

...but looks very nice as well! Beautiful example, David! BR, Chris

Nope! One out of 33 awarded medals is too tough (although I'm still wondering, how much realy very minted...) I think getting a citation is much easier compare to the golden Wedding Com. Medal. BTW, any ideas about any possible awarded medals to foreigners? BR, Chris

further pics

Gents, I’d like to share my latest acquisition with you – a cased 25th Wedding Anniversary Commemorative Medal. The case is slightly dented alongside, but I’m hesitating trying any “repair” (e.g. pushing the “scratch/dent “from the inside). There might be a risk that the lacquer surface will flake. I may clean the surface of the case, but won’t touch this nice patina of the medal itself. There is a visible indentation in the insight of the case and I guess, this medal “slept” in the case for a long time. I’m curious, how long it will take to get the award document for this beauty… Does anybody know, if foreigners were awarded with this medal? For example, any foreign ambassadors or diplomats, who joined this ceremony? Comments are welcome - enjoy the pics! BR, Chris

Gents, A very interesting topic! I am sure that there is much more to discover, since a lot of Japanese documents can be found online at the archives’ webpage (as long as they are digitalized, of course!). Allow me to share one drawing from another medal, although it doesn’t fit into this topic. Here is a draft of the Boxer Medal (明治三十三年従軍記章) as well. I need to underline, that I don’t want to adorn myself with borrowed plumes. And these drawings were discovered by Nick K. and explained at the WAF (http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/showthread.php?t=554154&highlight=Boxer+medal&page=2). BR, Chris

Great pictures!

Can you date these examples? BR, Chris

Well, Christmas is coming soon! Any needs for presents? BTW, it isn't the one from the auction? Or are we talking about two medals? BR, Chris

Funny to see this medal back again! So finally, the owner wasn't able to find another way... Just curious, which price this medal will reach... BR, Chris

Appreciate your feedback, Market garden and glad I could help you! BR, Chris

Actually, it shows that Godet had the Japanese Order of the Rising Sun in their portfolio! Great info, Nick! BR, Chris

Thanks to your pics, Nick, I have the same oppinion. Seems like Godet used different "letters" on their hallmark. But honestly, would it make sense? Why is one company using different marks? I heard about any aux badges, which were made by Schwerin Berlin, but not stamped. Maybe to obfuscate any quality issue and operating as a "unknown maker". I'm wondering, if there is something similar with Godet (IF maker is Godet, of course...). BR, Chris

Well, if it's a "&", could it be not any British maker? Do you know, if Godet used different characters of hallmark?

Gents, After I got the permission of the owner, I’d like to show you an unusual Japanese Order of the Rising Sun 4th class. Firstly, I need to thank our expert user “Japan X” for the hint , that this is “unusual” for two reasons: the enamel of the paulownia leaf and the maker’s mark in the ring. It may be a piece, which was manufactured in Prussia in the 1900s. One of the German SDA member stated, that the hallmark might be an indication for the Johann Godet & Sohn jeweler, who used “JG&S” as hallmark. Of course, nor he or I have any evidence of this theory. But the hallmark on a German Red Eagle looks pretty similar. Any comments are welcome! BR, Chris

Don't worry, my friend!

Hm, seems like topic starter is not interested in our translation help?

Come over here and we'll discuss with a nice glass (or two, or three?) of red wine!

No, unfortunately not! Any doubts?

Paul, I will dig into my sources and will try to find some figures. But I am sure, it won't be easy to figure out any figures or numbers!

@utopis: Agree with you! A chemical treatment would leave a unique "cleaning result". Maybe some special cotton, which is used for silver necklace etc. @Nick, Well, you can come to visit me here and have a look at my slowly growing collection

I guess, some "chemical" (?) polish on the surface as well. Especially the back side looks like treatend by any acid/polishing...

No, not bearing any traces of acid or other chemical "weapons", not golden gild. But anyhow, I like it