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:lol: Close, but not close enough Only 10 were minted in gold ...

I remember these too (and others) that were published in Kiev (by ЧПП and Белая церковь) back in 2003-2005. Not bad for its time, but books from CollectorSeries (as we both know ) are much better source of info.

Not my fault At first there was no electricity around and now I am on this evilPad and you can't attach anything with this thing ...

Nicely patinated specimen Chris! And of course marked M

No info whatsoever ....

We know (thanks to Rich) from History of Japan mint (published in 1953) that: 'Since the equipment and technical skills in Manchukuo were far below that of those in Japan, all Manchukuo orders were made by the Japan Mint. The numbers of medals needed steadily increased, so in Showa 18 [1943] some Japan Mint technicians were sent to the Manchukuo Mint to assist them in making the lower classes of the orders.' So it is possible that some orders in four lower classes were manufactured by Manchu mint between 1943 (unknown month) and 1945. As for the badges - many (but not all) were also manufactured by japanese firms. Especially badges with difficult enamel work Cheers, Nick P.S. This thread will be continued in Saturday due to some tech problems

This thread will be continued after a short break

Reverse

Thanks to one russian museum we have an opportunity to examine the reverses and obverses of both classes Obverse

Now these famous "Labour Merit badges". As a matter of fact the actual name for these will be 勤勞有功章 - badge for hard work and activity

Medal for the Civil Changing of Culture / Wen Hua Bao Chang

Medal for Public Service / Fung Gouy Bao Chang

Medal for Righteous Acts / E Sin Bao Chang

Medal for Virtuous Deeds / Da Sin Bao Chang

Medal for the promotion of Harmony / Sai Hei Bao Chang

Now these famous and ultra rare analogue`s of japanese medals on ribbons

The Order of the Pillars of State 8th / 7th / 6th classes

The Order of the Pillars of State 5th / 4th classes

The Order of the Auspicious Clouds 7th / 8th

The Order of the Auspicious Clouds 6th / 5th / 4th classes

The Order of the Pillars of State 3rd class

The Order of the Auspicious Clouds 3rd class

The Order of the Pillars of State 2nd class

The Order of the Auspicious Clouds 2nd class

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