jshorter

With the pronunciation given, I think I found it... 國境事変従軍記章

Jason

You will find kanji on the box lid

Kenkoku Shinbyou Souken Kinen Shou

LOL! Thanks! I know it's on the lid (but I don't have one), so I was hoping to have it written out for me...

You get that right!

"Awarded to"

Awesome!

Thanks!

Jason

I see you really into this pronunciation game

Ok, got another one for you: National Shrine Foundation Commemorative Medal

Kanji & pronunciation...?

THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jason

Ok, I know this is a Dark Navy Blue Ribbon medal forum, but I decided to ask here anyway... I just got this Blue Ribbon Merit Medal and wanted to confirm a few things.

Recipient's name = Otaki Koujirou

Date = April 29, 1965 (日九十二月四年十四和昭 = Showa Juyon Nen Shi-gatsu Nijuku-nichi)

Also, what do the 2 kanji characters above the recipient's name represent?

Thanks again!

Jason

I see you really into this pronunciation game

Kankoku Heigou Kinen Shou

I am! I love to know everything about what I'm collecting. Pronunciation of European and Eastern Baltic/Russian decorations is not a problem, but when I get into decorations of Asian origin, I'm in trouble! Glad to have you all around to fill in the blanks!

Jason

Hi everyone,

What is the correct pronunciation of the Korean Annexation Commemorative Medal (韓国併合記念章) in Japanese?

Thanks!

Jason

Thanks for the info!!!

Jason

Hi everyone,

Just picked this one up a few days ago and was hoping you all could confirm/provide some information? From what I've gathered, this is an "Army Sharpshooting Proficiency Badge, 3rd. Class", correct?

1. I was wondering if you can tell from the photos as to what time period this would be (after 1912 from what I've read)?
2. Can someone provide the Japanese kanji for this badge, as well as the Romanization for the kanji (example; Order of the Rising Sun (旭日章, Kyokujitsu-shō)?

I like to catalog my collection with accurate names, translations and history/info, so any information you all can provide would be wonderful!

Thanks!

Jason

Hi Nick,

Thanks for the info! I was looking around online for a Japanese calendar database/translator, and from what I found, the bar shows (if I'm reading this correctly): 日二十二月一十年八十和昭

Shouldn't that be?: Showa Juhachi Toshi Juichi-Gatsu Nijuni-Nichi = November 22, 1943

If I'm not translating correctly, please let me know!

Thanks!

Jason

I forgot to ask, but would "Showa Juhachi Toshi Juichi-Gatsu Nijuni-Nichi" be the proper way to say the date?

Jason

Nick,

Thanks for confirming!! I wasn't sure if I had it correct at all.

Jason

This medal was issued on December 22, 1943

Cheers,

Nick

Hi Nick,

Thanks for the info! I was looking around online for a Japanese calendar database/translator, and from what I found, the bar shows (if I'm reading this correctly): 日二十二月一十年八十和昭

Shouldn't that be?: Showa Juhachi Toshi Juichi-Gatsu Nijuni-Nichi = November 22, 1943

If I'm not translating correctly, please let me know!

Thanks!

Jason

Hi everyone!

Just got this one a few days ago and need some help with the translation of the date bar. I know it's "Showa 18" (1943), but that's all I know.

Thanks!

Jason

Close up...

I double checked mine, and it is definitely an "F", and not a "P". Here are the photos...

Jason

I'll take a photo shortly and post it in a few moments.

Best regards,

Jason

I have read where there is a capital "P" on them sometimes (no explanation for what that makers mark is for either), but no information found on a capital "F". Anyone?

Thank you,

Jason

Hello everyone,

I have a Prussian Verdienstkreuz für Kriegshilfe that has a capital "F" mint mark on the reverse, right under the hole for the ring mount. I was wondering if anyone was familiar with this maker's mark? I haven't been able to find anything on it as of yet.

Thank you,

Jason

Saschaw,

Thank you very much! I did not know this. I guess my follow up question would be:

• Would one ever find a Prussian Campaign Medal for 1813-1814, with an original ribbon, in a tri-fold (as in the Saxon or Austrian) style?
  

I have found a medal that I am interested in purchasing, and it is on a home made trifold ribbon that appears to be original to the period, or at least a VERY old replacement. I am just wondering if this would be something that one would have traditionally been encountered for medals from that time?

Thank you again, and best regards,

Jason

Hello everyone,

I only collect Imperial German orders and medals that are on original parade/court mounts (traditional mounting styles to a particular German State or Kingdom). One area that I don't have too much expertise in is those original mountings from the early 1800's. I was hoping someone could show me some original mountings for those Prussian medals from that time period, specifically the Prussian Campaign Medal for 1813-1814 (Kriegs-Denkmünze für 1813-1814).

Thank you,

Jason

This one just arrived today.Jason

Seeheld, wow very beautiful bar! Can we see the back of the fire fighter medal? Thanks, Jason

OK, here is another one from Brunswick.

So, this is a shooting award, or a badge for a royal shooting club then?

Thanks!

Jason

Anyone else??