JapanX

Very rare document. September, 1887

I guess one of these days we will have it

Almost like a twin brothers Most likely 5th class. Although 6th class is also theoretically possible. Let`s not forget that rays became elongated only around 1940 earlier 6th classes looked exacly like 5th classes (except for the gilding) Official poster from "before 1936" period of time

Well, this forum certainly looks like dead in the water Anyway, friend of mine recently asked me about how often do you see cavaliers with orders that have more than one class gap between two awards? That is how often do we see a guy with a 6th or 5th Class RS and a 3rd Class ST, or a 6th Class RS and no ST? Well, it certanly happens. Let`s take a look So this "more than one class gap" is (more or less) a normal thing

How obverse inscription reads?

By the way, there are also silver medals (by the same firm) No inscription at the edge.

1. It should be famous instead of infamous of course 2. Another possibility - Gouvernement Provisoire de Tientsin named them

Looks unusual Do you have translation and photo of the reverse?

This is not a medal but a badge. So it has no rank in the soviet medal system. Cheers, Nick

Why? Do you have one for sale?

Nice trial pieces and master copy

Do all these badges came from the same source as this one?

Chuck, will it be possible for you to post quality pictures of reverse of this badge?

Fake

Don`t know where the original dies are. As for the fakes - they made all kinda stuff here. Casting, stamped - you name it

So yes, there are "a couple" of them around

Silver one (for the aesthetes )

Most likely this one came from early 30s

Original Kosho badge.

​ No, it isn`t. His star has number 4296

It was a subtle way to indicate something else ​

This is not a variation. This is simply a badge for veterinarian medic. Letters ВВ = Ветеринарный врач Established on 07.11.1897 Issued to graduates of Veterinarian institute.