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Later attachment have slightly different form of hook and catch. Ribbons that came from (approximately) 1895-1920 period of time usually have rich raspberry pink red stripes. Here we have a couple of examples of such ribbons.
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Now same colored ribbon, but with "firm made" attachement gear (same early type of "firm made" gear that has specimen in post # 17)
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Another nice example of beet color - 4th class with later added rosette.
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Early ribbons for Rising Sun orders have interesting color variation - sometimes red stripes looks more like wine red (beet ) than actually red stripes. Here comes a good example of such ribbon with interesting improvised attachment gear.
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And another 8th class, but with familiar "firm made" attachement gear.
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Another 8th class (pretty salty one) that has same type of gear, but the sewing is terrible ...
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Very nice work :)
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Now lets examine the back side of the ribbon. Interesting that the hook is too short (this form of hook is pretty standart for earlie pieces - I wonder if it was added to the ribbon by government or was bought by the cavalier. I think the latter if more likely) and cavalier was forced to add an improvised extender...
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Please also note that earlie ribbons were made from non moiré watered silk ;)
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Well, here some basic facts about early and later ribbons for japanese orders and medals. First, let`s examine ribbons of the first japanese order - order of the Rising Sun. As with 1874 War Medal earlier ribbons for Rising Sun Order didn`t have "standart" "go along" attachement gear (hook and catch/eye). Let`s examine this 8th class piece that was issued in 1889.
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Bareheaded version :)
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Ain`t it nice? Reverse order of the medals :lol:
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Indeed! Happy birthday Chris! :cheers:
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