Gensui

That would mean in conclusion:

a) no other makers

b) "only" 35,000 (official-minted) pieces

(or c) unmarked Osaka-minted pieces)

Right?

Na, the price was too high

How much?

Only (?) 35,000 minted, if I am not mistaken.

You mean for this medal in Osaka?

Any total figures available? Any other makers?

Oh, I thought it is you?!

Don't forget to say something about the price- and delivery conditions

Show me, show me, show me!

Chris,

I am a digillitarate and don't know how to put pictures on GMIC. But if you go to the site of Richard (imperialjapanmedalsandbadges) under Grandcordon a picture is shown of Kato's order of the Chrysanthemum document, which he received posthumously on 28 January 1926. The Grandcordon shown by Richard is not Kato's, but his looks exactly the same.

Hope this is of some use to you,

Pieter

Pieter,

That's ok for me, for sure!

BTW, if you have further information (documents, pictures, etc.) about Kato Takaaki, please feel free to contact me via pm.

BR, Chris

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

Kato received his Paulownia on July 14th 1916, after he resigned as foreign minister (I have his order and Pauwlonia document in my collection)

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

That's why nobody (who is in his right mind) is selling anything "heavy" at american (on any other) eBay.

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

Nno ribbon? No thanks. There's me being picky again.....

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

My commentary: $4500 for 100% original piece

http://page6.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f110662833

Seems like there are no big spenders outside?

in tranquillitate vis...

Stages 1 and 3 are not the problem...

Step 2 is

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

I wonder who is making these modern replacment cases? Especially for this medal, gotta be a pretty small market! Interior definitely not of the type or quality of originals of course, but a reasonable option if you want to re-case an orphaned medal.

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