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Another rarity (it was sold recently in England for £9500)

On obverse we see flags of the United Kingdom, Germany, the United States, France, Italy, Japan and Russia, bound with a ribbon bearing the motto "Pax labor" + legend "Gouvernement Provisoire du District de Tientsin" in french around. This " Gouvernement Provisoire du District de Tientsin"/"Provisional local government" was established shortly after the capture of Tientsin in July 1900, initially with a three-person committee consisting of representatives from Russia, the United Kingdom and Japan, and shortly afterwards augmented by another four representatives from the United States, Germany, France and Italy. Officially called "T’ienchin Tutung Yamen", this provisional government exercised military control over Tientsin, Chinghai, Ningho and some other regions, with a force of some 900 men under their direct control. This Tutung Yamen ended in August 1902 when the Qing government formally took over control of Tientsin.

This medal was designed by J. Chevt (and bears its initials J.C. on reverse) and manufactured be famous japanese jeweller Tenshodo. All medals were struck in gold (18 carat) and has following characteristics Diameter 52mm Weight 97/97.5 g The edge impressed with two marks "K18" and TENSHODO"

While this medallion of Katō Takaaki is still a mystery - more info is known about other important and super rare medallion that was issued in connection with Boxer Rebellion. I am talking about infamous 1902 Tientsin Provisional Government large gold medal. It is believed that no more than 12 such medallions were struck in gold. Some medallions are named (by their recipient?) on the edge - others bear no inscription. Here we have a nice example of such medallion (Baldwin auction)

Thanks for bringing my attention to this lot man Important piece for dating of rising suns

Exellent chain!

Two handsigned by Emperor and Empress photos (I wonder if it is a "standart add-on" for recipients of 1st classes).

Document handsigned by Emperor Horohito

Box interior

Reverse No sign`s of screws and trident pin in 1966

Breast star I wonder how this happend

Sash badge

One of the most important features of this set is new time coordinate (at least for me) of this "Pawlownia with slots" seal

An interesting complete 1st class set with document will be sold the day after tomorrow by Doyle NY. It was issued in 1966 to his Excellency Mr. Eigil Nygaard, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Norway in Japan. Box

Completely different story! Thanks Chuck!

+ old number (X XXX XXX) was erased ... but not completely + Wrong punching (2, 3 and 7 are the most obvious)

Unfortunately this is doctored medal... Sabre has straight handle This is typical feature of numbered medals from 1 XXX XXX - 2 XXX XXX

2013 Spring awardings 2013 Spring.pdf Autumn awardings 2013 Autumn.pdf

2012 Spring awardings 2012 Spring.pdf Autumn awardings 2012 Autumn.pdf

2011 Spring awardings 2011 Spring.pdf Autumn awardings 2011 Autumn.pdf