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Marshall, Thank you as well my friend! I was noticing what tell-tale features distinguish this Manufacturer from the others that I own and it seems that the detail to the oak leaves on the reverse, even compared to my Wagner und Sohne, are crisper and slightly different. You mentioned that your's has a different core? You know what that means? It means that it would be ok to justify further expenditure on obtaining more to add to my collection for research sake. (Disclaimer to my Wife) LOL! Thank you for the link! Regards, Joel

Gordon, Thank you as well for your reply. Interesting to note that the Company is still in existence. Seeing that alot of the mystique in collecting these, is trying to understand whom the ever so many unknown manufacturers were. Kind Regards, Joel

Jody, Nice instant collection of some fine buckles! Free is always a good means to increase you collection with a certainly of low risk on your part.. LOL! Very Nice! Regards, Joel

Joe, Thank you for your compliment! I certainly love finding them nice and dark like this! Here's a couple more pictures under different lighting for you. Regards, Joel

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Hello, Got my first Imperial EKII today manufactured by H.R. Wilm of Berlin. Though without ribbon, it displays nicely and couldn't be happier with the patina! Regards, Joel

J Temple West, Fantastic Thread Idea and some great pictures guys! It's nice to see a little pictorial of Man's best Friend.....Love to see more and maybe it will segway into other Branches... Regards, Joel

Gentlemen, Thanks goes out to keeping this thread alive. We should start another thread showcasing other Japanese militaria! Regards, Joel

Gentlemen, I must say, they are one of the most beautiful awards of the TR. Excellent examples! Stunning is more like it! Regards, Joel

Micha, Another fine acquisition! I would welcome that piece as well! Regards, Joel

Steve, I must commend you on a well diversified collection of Imperial EK2's. I love the various maker marks and variations as well. Regards, Joel

Ralph, Great Display! It's good to see other Japanese militaria collectors out there! Regards, Joel

jon, A well presented flag as well! Gentlemen, love to see some more. Regards, Joel Here is a picture of mine.

Brian, I Love your flag! The more Kanji in my book the better. It looks great framed as well. I started to slowly collect more and more Japanese Militaria over the years and have grown to appreciate it more and more. Right now, the only flag currently, that I own is an Imperial Army Rayed Flag. Regards, Joel

Chris, Indeed. Not sure after you had mentioned it. The mystery continues I guess.. Regards, Joel

Gentlemen, Here is my one remaining Ground Combat Badge for comparison. It is what I am to believe an unmarked Junker. Unfortunately, the piggy-backed Eagle is missing and the clasp look's repaced. All in all, I love it so. Regards, Joel

I agree. I like them with a little "character" as well. Regards, Joel

There are two schools of thought on this one. Firstly, It must have either have been made on a Monday or Friday Production. LOL! Or, the cross was a put together in the attempt to deceive as an 1813 for the inexperienced collector. My thought is, looking at the tightness of the frames and the file marks, indicate an honest mistake at the time of production. Regards, Joel

Tom, What a great piece! May we see a picture of the reverse? Kind Regards, Joel

Robert, A beautiful collection you sprawled out for the world to see. Most impressive! In regards to the mark on the smaller ring I have in certain circles, it being called an acorn as well. Must be an inspection mark I would guess. Kudos again for showing your collection. Regards, Joel

Robert, Thank you for your comments as well my friend. Love to see pictures of your collection! Regards, Joel

Rick, thank you! Regards, Joel

I can't wait till it Airs tonight! Looking forward to seeing some serious money being put down to preserve these Historical artifacts! Regards, Joel

Oh yes, I've found out the hard way with the Imperials. In my mind diverting away from them puts me in a better mindset with the 1939's.. Yeah Right...LOL!!!

DavidM, Thank you as well. It's my first MM'd 1939 EKII. Rest assured not my last! Regards, Joel