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Guess that's why somebody paid for this piece almost 10 k's

The strangest thing is that this cross has only one wire for fastening... Usually it is two or four or screw or screw + two wires...

The only time Shishkov said something about dimensions of these badges is page 143. Badge on this page has diameter 24 mm.

Hi Joe, yes, this is post war replica of Great East Asia War medal. Imperial Edict No. 417 of 21 June 1944 promulgated original medal. Obverse has a chrysanthemum crest in the center of crossed swords on a eight-point star of rays. The rim has engraved cherry blossoms. The reserve shows the characters "Great East Asia War" in the center of a Japanese shield. The bar is made apart from the suspender and passes over the ribbon, with the usual four characters for "war medal". Ribbon is 36 mm. watered silk, pea-green with 3 mm. dark blue, 3 mm. light blue and 3 mm. dark green lier edge stripes for the Navy, Air Forces and Army. Cheers, Nick

Most likely this is a miniature badge from St. George's Weapon "For Gallantry" . The St. George's Weapon was an additional award associated with the Order of St. George. An officer could be bestowed with a gold saber, inscribed "For Gallantry" and marked with a small enamel St. George cross and with the black and orange St. Geroge's ribbon for the sword knot. High ranking officers, such as generals or admirals could receive the St. George's Weapon with inset diamonds as an added distinction. The gold weapon was an independent award, not an extra class within the order, but holders of the golden weapon were considered holders of the order. Some additional info can be found here http://aarticles.net/culture-art-history/11413-za-kakie-otlichiya-v-rossii-nagrazhdali-oruzhiem.html P.S. Can't vouch for authenticity of this piece though ...

Nice salty one David

Posts #27-#29 Usually they look too fresh and shiny

Sweet!

Yep, I think usually no more than 10%-15% of all unit NOCs had this badge! If you have time, please show to us these photos!

Very nice photo Mickey! Thanks!

Ottimista

# 22 954 # 29 000 Hmmm... Amazingly high numbers

This is only the second time that I see that one ... Another specimen (#22954) is currently in Harry Mohler Collection, Hoover Institution, Stanford University.

This rarity was recently sold in Japan ... Cased!

If you have this interesting badge in your collection (or photographies of cavaliers) please post it in this thread!

Modern replicas These are pretty obvious ...

Same badge - different light

Catching hook was restored by original owner.