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Naaa They were actually made "this way" And they have their own box and different inlay

Another variant is stamp crack ... But I don`t think that this is the case here

Most likely it is defect of billet. Cheers, Nick

Ciao Sergio! Non ti preoccupare Tutto in ordine. Difetto di fabbricazione … Billetta scartato Saluti, Nick

Looks like we have seasonal sale of these ... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Japanese-Order-of-the-Rising-Sun-Second-Class-/300960656474?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4612a72c5a

This is one persistent seller we have here ... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Reproduction-WW2-Japanese-Military-Aviation-Honor-Prize-Badge-Fighter-Medal-/200959474065?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eca1e3991 + new rarities http://www.ebay.com/itm/Republic-of-China-Chiang-Kai-Shek-Medal-WWII-Flag-Sake-Taiwan-Japanese-Military-/190895366677?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c72402215 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Japanese-Military-Medal-of-Manchukuo-WWII-flag-sake-sword-China-Taiwan-/190895356655?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c723ffaef

"Caught the “broad hint”"

Hi M-G, all I can say is that upper part of this paper contains numbers. Actually two upper rows are full of them. I guess it could be some kind standard informational leaflet. Let's hope that guys (especially recently returned ones ) will help us with the lower part Cheers, Nick

That's what I am talking about!

Impressive collection they have in Sofia! Thanks for the excellent tour Radmilo

Check this out! AWOL Chris is back! I see you decided that photo with measuring device would be superfluous :cheers:

Glad I could help David! :beer:

More please!

Looks like helmet plate of the Militia Artillery. This one (if I remember correctly) was introduced in 1891. Lower part of the plate is missing (gun + inscription "Militia Artillery"). Cheers, Nick

And the last one Post 123 東洋文化協會 - the Eastern Culture Association Thank you again Oleg! :beer:

As I suspected ... Post 122 國務院地籍整理局 – bureau of land registration 地主代表 – the representative of the landowner

Post 118 紀元二千六百年 - year 2600 新東亞建設東京懇談會 Tokyo conference on creation of new East Asia Post 121 Possibly 誼同切舟- ark of friendship and unity 灤縣官民感謝皇軍紀念之章 medal in commemoration of Imperial Army greeting by people and officials of Luanxian district 戊寅 tiger 中秋 holiday of mid-autumn October 8, 1938

My bad! Thanks!

Thanks dear Oleg for all this time you spent on these translations! Really appreciate it! Post 68 满洲國帝政記念 in commemoration of Empreror of Manchukuo enthronement 騎兵集團 cavalry group Post 83 满洲國視察大海旅行會 society of sea trips for visiting Manchukuo Post 86 興亞報國 patriotic service to rise of Asia 東京府 Tokyo prefecture

Looks like you and this kite are pretty close These terrible news bring the tears in my eyes On second thought maybe you just hanging around with the wrong dudes ... :lol:

Indeed! Who am I such something to solve? Hmmm.. Let me think for a sec. They call me Japan10 and they say that So don't read them. Especially since my posts are obviously upset you beyond words ... Please say hi to "serious collectors"! Hugs and kisses, Japan 10

Glad you liked it Paul (but pssssssss... this might upset quality poster #1) I wish I have 100% confidence in all these crosses. As you said the market has been bedevilled for a loooooong time ...