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Nice set of 10 (postcards). No exact date, but it was issued before 1936. Most likely somewhere between 1930 and 1935. Best, Nick P.S. Original name of this set 帝國勲章ゑはがき集 - Imperial medals postcard collection

Yes, of course centimetres.

Doc for collar has following dimensions (approximately of course) Length 58 см Height 45 см

As far as I know they didn`t come with the collar. Could you make a better photo (or scan) of this page. What is the name of the book?

Yes, prices are way too high. It's good to know that you're fine. Best of luck with Papal medals Best, Nick

Here comes a better photo. Dear Pieter, hope you are well Stessel with his "blue max"

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Nope, he wasn`t. They got their awards simultaneously A short note from Russian newspaper "Russian Word", December, 30, 1904 (January 12, 1905 by the new style) BERLIN, December, 29, 1904 (January 11) Emperor Wilhelm awarded generals Stessel and Nogi with order "pour le merite" in token of their bravery and heroism during Port Arthur siege. Emperor made a request by telegraph to His Emperor Majesty and mikado asking them to give their consent to this awarding. Original russian text БЕРЛИН, 29-го декабря, 1904 (11-го января) Император Вильгельм пожаловал генералам Стесселю и Ноги в знак внимания к их храбрости и героизму во время осады Порт-Артура орден "pour le merite" ("За заслуги"). Император обратился по телеграфу к Государю Императору и микадо с просьбой дать согласие на это пожалование.

See https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/ヒサヤ大黒堂 and http://o53xo.nbuxgylzmfsgc2lln5vxkzdpfzrw63i.cmle.ru This is of course after-war trinket. Looks very modern. P.S. The missing rosette

The actual reason for silver kanji is still unknown (at least to me). As for the badge (as always no 100% guarantee) it fits the case (more or less).

More like 1939-1945 (judging by the case)

Looks like a prize in 民謡 - folk song festival.

Both orders were issued somewhere around 1970s.

It is not the thread but another rising sun with M mark inside the case with pseudo early inscription I was referring to

This style of inscriptions was in use until mid 30s. + Don`t forget that mint didn`t manufacture award cases. I would say that this set came from second half of 20s (but no guarantees of course) Rossette is from 1936 +period. I think you gonna like this thread Best, Nick

P.S. He served in 3rd infantry regiment See https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/近衛歩兵第3連隊

This is indeed 善行證書 - Good Conduct [Certificate] It was issued 大正五年十一月二十八日 - Novermber 28, 1916 to 陸軍歩兵上等兵 - Superior Private (infantry) 渡邊三郎 - Sabu Watanabe

This is katakana ナ (na). It is possible that Namikawa workshop used this mark but (as of today) no hard evidence.

Imperial reservist league member badge Round one 二十五周年 - Twenty-fifth anniversary 軍恩全連 - Military alliance

Anyone who bought this medal got duped. Around 10-15 bucks.

This is police badge. 警察功績章, where 警察 - police 功績 - achievement 章 - badge Inside the case we see date 和昭 49 年4月 日 22 - April 22nd 1974 受賞 - awarded + name of the badge. This is how document for these badges looks like You will find additional info about this badge here http://www.wikiwand.com/ja/警察功績章 Sincères salutations, Nick P.S. Strange choice of thread

I`d say somewhere around 1900s-1910s.

Indeed. Thanks!

Please show the obverse.

Naaa, not mine Just an example of another type of the case/