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Here comes one of my blue ribbons medals. I believe it belongs to 1933. The name of recipient is Tamba Koneo (or Niva Tikao). This one has beautiful patina that really bringing out every little detail.

Well, that`s all for today! Cheers mates! Nick

Tie pin

Lighter

And in conclusion some nice memorabilia pieces for association members.

It will be interesting to note that now we have some time coordinates for this mark that often could be found on wound association badges reverses. This mark was active at least during 1986-1992 period of time. Here you can see its variations.

Obverse and reverse

And now something absolutely new. New design, new color, new material, new inscription on obverse and new type of pin. This beauty came straight from 1992. Marked on reverse. This merit badge was issued on the occasion of a national convention of association held in Okinawa Prefecture (thanks to Rich for translation).

Obverse and reverse

Next will be this badge. Obvious ties of blood with previous badges. No inscriptions and no marks.

Obverse and reverse

And another badge from 1991. Slightly different form of the badge. “Banzai” kanji on obverse is different as well as many others details of design. Unmarked reverse. We really could use some help with reverse inscription

Obverse and reverse

The next badge came from 1991. The obverse is the same (only stamp details and enamel shades are different), but reverse bears no mark and has different longer pin. Thanks to Rich we know translation of the text inscribed on the reverse “On the Occasion of His Highness Ascending to the Stage”, National Wounded Soldier Association, National Meeting in Oita City.”

Obverse and reverse

The first and earliest (i.e. earliest known to me) will be this badge from 1986. The kanji on the obverse meaning “Good Fortune” reverse marked with typical for wound association badges mark (we will talk about this mark a little later). And we really could use some help with reverse translation

Commemorative Badges of Wounded Soldier Association Well this is another group (last one?! ) of wound association badges. We talked about such badges some time ago with Miro. Remember this “white oval badge” talk? Now we will more closely examine some of these interesting badges.

Now another interesting variation of interior color for badge type 4.1.

Thank you John!

We definitely should give it a try dear Richard Regards, Nick

Well I am still a little bit confused. Could you please tell me what kind of evidences did you used to create this rivet rule? Because I was under the impression (this impression was created by your numerous highly skeptical and critical comments on my posts) that, unlike me, you are using 100% authentical documented groups to support all your theories. And if this is not the case, then why you made such uncompromising (also often unfair and wrong) critical comments on my hypothesis?

Well I am a little confused here. If this is indeed good thing, then how we could use this rule?

Thanks for this generous offer Rich! Amazing info on Dieter medal! I have some pre-1941 honor medals (one of them even with golden bar ) Cheers, Nick

Kite in excellent condition awarded for truly heroic deed and on document!!! This is a golden kite breeder dream!!! Congrats! And by the way now we have a new date for silver kanji boxes! Isn't it nice?! Indeed! Thanks mate! Cheers, Nick

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